Are your pictures not appearing in text messages on your iPhone? Sending pictures through the Messages app is one of the most used features on iPhone, so when it doesn't work, it's infuriating, to say the least. There can be many reasons why you are having trouble seeing pictures sent to you via Messages, but we're here to help.
Thankfully, there are a couple of checks and fixes you can complete within seconds that will solve any issues with pictures not appearing. Here's how to fix pictures not appearing in text messages so you don't lose your mind — and your friends!
How to check your MMS settings
In addition to iMessage, the iPhone supports MMS, which is a simplified way to send a text message via a cellular network. If you have MMS disabled on your iPhone, you won't be able to send or receive multimedia messages like photos or videos with Android users or when iMessage is unavailable.
- Launch the Settings app.
- Tap Messages.
- Scroll down and check to see if MMS Messaging is on. If not, tap it to enable it.
How to sign in and out of your Apple ID
Another thing that you can try is signing in, and out of the Apple ID you use with Messages. Signing out of Messages will delete all your messages from your iPhone and re-download them as new from Apple's servers when you sign back in.
- Launch the Settings app.
- Tap Messages.
- Tap Send & Receive.
- Tap your Apple ID.
- Tap Sign Out.
- Tap Use your Apple ID for iMessage.
- Tap Sign in. You can also tap Use Other Apple ID and enter your credentials for another Apple ID.
How to reset your network settings
The last thing you can try is resetting Network Settings on your iPhone. Although it may sound a little daunting, this option will only remove some behind-the-scenes configurations, toggle Wi-Fi/cellular on and off briefly, and change your iPhone name to the default state.
- Launch the Settings app.
- Tap General.
- Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
- Tap Reset.
- Tap Reset Network Settings.
- Type in your Passcode and then tap Done.
Fix pictures not appearing in text messages to get back into the game
By checking your MMS settings, Apple ID, or resetting your network settings, you will be back to sending memories, memes, and more via Messages in no time.
If things don't get better after following our guide, the issue may be with the person on the other end's device. If that's the case, use this how-to guide to walk them through the troubleshooting process.
With the reveal of iOS 17, Apple showcased new sticker effects and other new ways to send pictures on your iPhone. The last thing you want is to miss out on the fun because things just aren't working the way they should. Luckily, you now have all the tools you need to fix pictures not appearing in text messages.
