How to send text messages and multimedia messages on my Apple iPhone

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Step 1 of 14

Touch Messages.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 2 of 14

Touch the Compose icon.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 3 of 14

Enter the recipientʼs mobile phone number or touch the + icon to select a contact.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 4 of 14

Touch the desired contact.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 5 of 14

Touch Text Message.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 6 of 14

Enter your text message.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 7 of 14

Touch the green arrow or blue arrow icon to send the message.

Note: The green arrow indicates an SMS/MMS and the blue arrow indicates an iMessage.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 8 of 14

Or, to make this a multimedia message, touch the camera icon.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 9 of 14

Touch Photos.
You can also swipe right for recent photos, or touch the shutter icon to take a photo.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 10 of 14

Touch the desired album.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 11 of 14

Touch the desired picture.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 12 of 14

Touch Choose.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 13 of 14

Touch the green arrow or blue arrow icon to send the message.

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Step 14 of 14

Your message has been sent.

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Images may not be exactly as shown.

Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

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Images may not be exactly as shown.

Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.

Applicable to: iPhone 6 Plus, 6s, 6s plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, SE (2nd Gen), X, Xs, Xs Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max.

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