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Huawei P9

Android 6.0
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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

Turn mobile data on or off

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press More.
Press Mobile network.
Press the indicator next to
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Mobile network"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press More.
    • Press Mobile network.
  • 2
    Turn mobile data on or off
    • Press the indicator next to "Mobile data" to turn the function on or off.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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Data roaming is turned off
There's an error at the receiving end

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.

No