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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 Start chat.
Press To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
Press the required contact.
Press the text input field and write the text for your picture message.
Press the attach picture icon.
Press Gallery and go to the required folder.
Press the required picture.
Press the send icon when you've finished your picture message.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Start chat"
    • Press the message icon.
    • Press Start chat.
  • 2
    Select recipient
    • Press To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
    • 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 attach picture icon.
    • Press Gallery 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
    • Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.