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Google Pixel 2

Android 8.0
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Write and send picture messages

A picture message is a message which can contain pictures and other media files and can be sent to other mobile phones. If you can't send and receive picture messages as soon as you've inserted your SIM, you need to set up your phone for picture messaging.

Press the message icon.
Press the new message icon.
Press To.
Key in the first letters of the recipient's name and press the required contact.
Press the text input field and write the text for your picture message.
Press the attachment icon.
Press the gallery icon.
Press the gallery icon.
Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen.
Press Images and go to the required folder.
Press the required picture.
Press the send icon when you've finished your picture message.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "To"
    • Press the message icon.
    • Press the new message icon.
    • Press To.
  • 2
    Select recipient
    • Key in the first letters of the recipient's name and press the required contact.
  • 3
    Write text
    • Press the text input field and write the text for your picture message.
  • 4
    Insert picture
    • Press the attachment icon.
    • Press the gallery icon.
    • Press the gallery icon.
    • Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen.
    • Press Images and go to the required folder.
    • Press the required picture.
  • 5
    Send picture message
    • Press the send icon when you've finished your picture message.
  • 6
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.