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Write and send picture messages

Picture messages can contain pictures, video clips and audio files. You can only send picture messages to phones which support picture messaging or to email addresses. Follow these instructions to write and send a picture message.
You need to set up your phone for picture messaging before you can send and receive picture messages. Click here for information on how to set up your phone for picture messaging.

HTC One XL
HTC One XL
HTC One XL
HTC One XL
HTC One XL
HTC One XL
HTC One XL
HTC One XL
HTC One XL
  • 1
    Find "Compose"
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press Messages.
    • Press Compose.
  • 2
    Select recipient
    • Key in the first letters of the required contact.
    • Matching contacts are displayed.
    • Press the required contact.
  • 3
    Write the message
    • Write the picture message.
    • Click here for information on how to write text.
  • 4
    Insert pictures, video clips and audio files
    • Press the attachment icon.
    • Select one of the following options:
    • Insert picture, go to 4a.
    • Insert video clip, go to 4b.
    • Insert audio file, go to 4c.
  • 5
    4a - Insert picture
    • Press Picture.
    • Press Gallery.
    • Go to the required folder.
    • Press the required picture.
  • 6
    4b - Insert video clip
    • Press Video.
    • Press Videos.
    • Go to the required folder.
    • Press the required video clip.
  • 7
    4c - Insert audio file
    • Press Audio.
    • Press Music & sounds.
    • Press the required audio file to select it.
    • When the field next to the audio file is marked, it's selected.
    • Press OK.
  • 8
    Send the picture message
    • Press Send when you've finished your picture message.
  • 9
    Exit
    • Press the Home key to return to standby mode.