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LG G5

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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 the new message icon.
Press the search field 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 attachment icon.
Press Image.
Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen.
Press Images and go to the required folder.
Press the required picture.
Press the attachment icon.
Press Video.
Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen.
Press Videos and go to the required folder.
Press the required video clip.
Press the attachment icon.
Press Audio.
Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen.
Press Audio and go to the required folder.
Press the required audio file.
Press Send when you've written your picture message.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Create new picture message
    • Press the message icon.
    • Press the new message icon.
  • 2
    Select recipient
    • Press the search field 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 a picture
    • Press the attachment icon.
    • Press Image.
    • Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen.
    • Press Images and go to the required folder.
    • Press the required picture.
  • 5
    Insert a video clip
    • Press the attachment icon.
    • Press Video.
    • Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen.
    • Press Videos and go to the required folder.
    • Press the required video clip.
  • 6
    Insert an audio file
    • Press the attachment icon.
    • Press Audio.
    • Slide your finger right starting from the left side of the screen.
    • Press Audio and go to the required folder.
    • Press the required audio file.
  • 7
    Send the picture message
    • Press Send when you've written your picture message.
  • 8
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.