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Google Pixel 5

Android 11.0
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I can't send and receive picture messages

Your phone hasn't been correctly set up for picture messaging
The picture message isn't written correctly
Mobile data is turned off
Data roaming is turned off

Turn data roaming on or off

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Network and Internet.
Press Mobile network.
Press the indicator next to
If you turn on the function, press OK.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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    Find "Mobile network"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Network and Internet.
    • Press Mobile network.
  • 2
    Turn data roaming on or off
    • Press the indicator next to "Roaming" to turn the function on or off.
    • If you turn on the function, press OK.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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Can you make a voice call?

It's important to find out if you can make a voice call. If you can't make a voice call, you need to solve this problem first. When the problem is solved, you will most likely also be able to send and receive picture messages.

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