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LG G5

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 your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Networks.
Press Mobile data.
Press the indicator next to
If you turn off mobile data, press TURN OFF.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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    Turn mobile data on or off
    • Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Networks.
    • Press Mobile data.
    • Press the indicator next to "Mobile data" to turn the function on or off.
    • If you turn off mobile data, press TURN OFF.
  • 2
    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