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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Android 11.0
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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.

Slide your finger upwards on the screen.
Press Samsung.
Press Messages.
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 SIM icon to select the required SIM.
Press the text input field and write the text for your picture message.
Press arrow right.
Press the picture icon.
Press the gallery icon and go to the required folder.
Press the required picture.
Press Done.
Press the send icon when you've finished your picture message.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Create new picture message
    • Slide your finger upwards on the screen.
    • Press Samsung.
    • Press Messages.
    • 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
    Select SIM
    • Press the SIM icon to select the required SIM.
  • 4
    Write text
    • Press the text input field and write the text for your picture message.
  • 5
    Insert picture
    • Press arrow right.
    • Press the picture icon.
    • Press the gallery icon and go to the required folder.
    • Press the required picture.
    • Press Done.
  • 6
    Send picture message
    • Press the send icon when you've finished your picture message.
  • 7
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.