(Fixed) Android Not Sending Pictures messages Issue

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If you Android Not Sending Pictures messages because the device’s operating system is out of date or there are problems with the network, you can restart your phone, clear the cache data of the messaging app, force stop the messaging app, and other things to fix the problem.

People often use the term “MMS” to refer to picture messages, which can be sent from Android phones. You can send your friend your favorite picture whenever you want to. But a report from a user says that picture messages can’t be sent on Android phones.

(Solved) Android Not Sending Pictures messages Issue

Clear local data from Messages

The next step in troubleshooting is to delete all local data from Messages and give the app all permissions again. The problem could be that the local data is broken or that the app doesn’t have access to the necessary local storage.

1. Open Settings.
2. Choose Apps.
3. Grow all apps (or tap Manage apps or App manager).
4. Open Messages by selecting it from the list of apps.
5. Tap Storage.
6. Clear your device’s data and start it up again.
7. Open Messages > Permissions and grant all permissions.
8. Go back to App Info and make sure that Background data and Unrestricted data usage are both turned on under “Mobile data.”

Enable RCS messaging

1. Open Messages.
2. Tap the three dots and then tap Settings.
3. Tap Chat’s options.
4. Use a toggle to turn on or off Chat features.
5. Now, all you need to do is tell your recipients to do the same thing. The feature will only work if everyone involved uses RCS.

Reset APN settings

If you’re having trouble sending or receiving text messages or MMS, you should always reset the default APN (Access Point Name). When you put your SIM card in for the first time, you’ll get a configuration message that automatically sets up APN entries for cellular data and MMS. You have to run these configuration files, of course.

1. Open Settings.
2. Pick the Network & Internet option.
3. Tap the Mobile network.
4. Tap Move on.
5. Access Point Names must be open.
6. Tap the three dots and choose “Reset to default.”

Reset Network Settings

1. Open Settings.
2. Choose System.
3. Open Reset options.
4. Tap Reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile.
5. Tap Reset settings.

Let people use data without limits

Few apps can run in the background on smartphones, which helps them work well. Make sure that the messaging app can use data in the background and in the foreground without any restrictions. To allow the use of data without limits:

1. Hold down on the messaging app until a shortcut to it appears.
2. Tap the I button next to App Info.
3. Tap Mobile Data and WiFi in the App Settings menu.
4. Turn on both Background data and “Unlimited data use.”

Stop Messaging App forcibly

The messaging app might not be able to send MMS because of a bug or other problem. Stop the messaging app by force and start it over. To stop the messaging app by force:

1. Hold down on the messaging app until a shortcut to it appears.
2. Tap the I button next to App Info.
3. Tap Stop Force.

Factory Reset

1. Open Settings.
2. Choose Google, then press Backup. Your phone tells you how much storage space you have.
3. Under “Back up to Google Drive,” tap “Back Up Now” (or Back Up to Google One on some devices).
4. The copy will start. Make sure your phone is plugged in and connected to a stable WiFi network. The process could take a few hours, so you might want to do this in the evening or overnight.

If the problem is still there and you can’t solve it by following the steps above, you can go to their Android official website and ask for more help.

FAQ

Why are my picture messages not sending

One reason your MMS isn’t working on your phone is because the Messages app isn’t working right. You can try to fix that by deleting the app data for the Messages app. Go to Settings, then Apps & notifications, then Messages, and then Storage on your phone. Tap the Clear Storage button, then tap the Clear Cache button.

How do I get my Android to send pictures

• Open the Google Photos app on your phone or tablet.
• Sign in to your account on Google.
• Choose a picture, an album, or a video.
• Click Share.
• Select people to share with under “Send in Google Photos.” Tap the name of the person you want to share with.
• Tap Send to share.

How do I enable pictures to send

Type your message and click on the picture and camera icon to the left of the message box.
Use the camera in the pop-up to take a new picture, or click “Gallery” to choose an image from your computer, and then click “Add.” The message box will show your picture.

Can I send pictures via SMS messaging

You can send messages with photos and videos in the Messages app. You can also change the photos and videos before you send them. Attachments can be shared, saved, or printed. On Dual SIM models, you need to set up Dual SIM in order to send SMS/MMS attachments.

How do you reset MMS messaging

• Open the app for Settings.
• Choose the part of Settings called “Connections.”
• Select the section that says “Mobile networks.”
• Find the “Access Point Names” section and go into it.
• The “Menu” button should be pressed.
• Choose the “Restore to default” option.

How do I change my SMS back to MMS on Android

• Open the Messages app.
• Tap the conversation you want to hear.
• Tap the time stamp on the message.
• You will see “Switch to text (SMS/MMS)” as a choice. Just click it.