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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
Data roaming is turned off

Turn data roaming on or off

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Networks.
Press More.
Press Mobile networks.
Press the indicator next to
If you turn on data roaming, press YES.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Mobile networks"
    • Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Networks.
    • Press More.
    • Press Mobile networks.
  • 2
    Turn data roaming on or off
    • Press the indicator next to "Data roaming" to turn the function on or off.
    • If you turn on data roaming, press YES.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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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.

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