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Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Android 5.1.1
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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 Messages.
Press the new message icon.
Press Enter recipients 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 and go to the required folder.
Press the required picture.
Press DONE.
Press the attachment icon.
Press Video and go to the required folder.
Press the required video clip.
Press the attachment icon.
Press Audio and go to the required folder.
Press the required audio file.
Press DONE.
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 Messages.
    • Press the new message icon.
  • 2
    Select recipient
    • Press Enter recipients 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 and go to the required folder.
    • Press the required picture.
    • Press DONE.
  • 5
    Insert a video clip
    • Press the attachment icon.
    • Press Video and go to the required folder.
    • Press the required video clip.
  • 6
    Insert an audio file
    • Press the attachment icon.
    • Press Audio and go to the required folder.
    • Press the required audio file.
    • Press DONE.
  • 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.