How to send pictures from iphone to android via text

If your iPhone won't send pictures to Android phones, this could be because you've accidentally disabled MMS messaging. Alternatively, the issue might be due to a glitch. You can either force-restart your iPhone or close and then reopen the Messages app.

Although I've never faced the problem, my sister has. She knows I'm an Apple wiz, so she gave me her iPhone SE to fix. I've discussed all the tips and tricks that helped below.

Let's get started.

How Do You Fix iPhone Not Sending Pictures To Android Users?

There are many solutions, and they include:

Fix 1: Check Your MMS Settings

Your iPhone won't send pictures to Android phones or any device for that matter if you've disabled MMS messaging.

Here's how you fix this:

• Open the Settings menu > Tap on Messages
• Tap the MMS Messaging icon if it's not green

Check whether you've enabled Airplane Mode. You will not be connected to cellular towers, so you won't be able to send pictures or regular texts to anyone. You can tell if Airplane mode is switched on when you see an aeroplane icon on the top corner of your screen.

Here's how you disable Airplane Mode:

• Swipe down to open the Control Center
• Tap on the airplane icon

Although this solution hasn't worked for me, several users say that turning cellular data on and off helps.

Here's what you do:

• Open Settings app > Tap Cellular data or Mobile data.
• Toggle it off
• Wait a couple of minutes and then toggle it on again

Or you can swipe down on your iPhone screen and tap on the mobile data icon on the control center

The problem could be due to a one-time isolated glitch. You can clear it with a force-restart. In case you're wondering, a force restart is like doing a simple reboot. However, all the processes running would be closed abruptly.

Here's what you do on iPhone models with Face ID:

• Press and quickly release the Volume Up button
• Press and quickly release the Volume Down button
• Keep holding the Side button until the Apple logo appears

iPhone 8 and SE (2nd generation):

• Press and quickly release the Volume Up button
• Press and quickly release the Volume Down button
• Keep holding the Power button until the Apple logo appears

iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:

• Hold the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time, then release them when the Apple logo appears

iPhone 6S, SE (1st gen), and earlier models:

• Hold the Lock and Home buttons at the same time, and release them when the Apple logo appears

If there is no glitch in your operating system, there might one in the Messages app instead. Force-closing the app will help.

Here's how you quit an app on the iPhone X and later models:

• Swipe up from the home screen and pause in the middle
• Scroll left or right until you find the app you want to quit
• Swipe up to quit the application once you find it

Here's what you do on the iPhone 8, SE (2nd gen), and earlier models:

• Double-click the home button to open your most recently used apps
• Scroll left or right until you find the application you want to quit
• Swipe up to quit the app preview

When was the last time you updated iOS? There could be many issues when you're using an outdated iOS version.

There are 2 ways to download the latest firmware.

• Method 1:
  • Tap Settings app > General > Software Updates
  • Click Install Now if there are any firmware files available

• Method 2:
  • Open iTunes (it should be updated)
  • Connect your iOS device to your desktop
  • Open the Summary tab
  • Select Update iPhone

Your internet connection will affect how long the update will take.

Fix 7: Check for Carrier Updates

You also need to update your carrier settings. Updated carrier settings prevent network bugs, which you may be dealing with.

Here's what you do:

• Tap Settings app > General > About
• You will see a pop up saying that a carrier settings update is available if there is a firmware file to download
• Click the Update option

Resetting your network settings should help if a network error is responsible. However, you will lose all saved WiFi passwords, Bluetooth pairings, and VPN settings in the process.

If you're still interested, here's what you do on iOS 14:

• Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings
• Follow the onscreen instructions that appear
• You will have to enter your password to proceed

On iOS 15 and later versions:

• Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings
• Follow the onscreen instructions that appear
• You will have to enter your password to proceed

Your iPhone will restart afterward. Check whether you're still getting the message send failure error.

If the issue is due to a complex software problem, you should be able to clear it by factory resetting. Just remember that you will lose all your files and videos in the process. Backup your data beforehand.

Here's how iPhone users can do a factory-reset:

• Go to Settings > General > Reset or "Transfer or Reset iPhone"
• Click Erase All Content & Settings
• Include your Apple ID and password to confirm

If it's any consolation, you can set up your device like it's brand new after it boots up.

The number you're trying to send pictures to might be disconnected. Trying calling them instead. You'll get a message saying so if this is the case. Alternatively, you can't send pictures when your line is disconnected either.

At the same time, the person you're trying to contact may have blocked you. Of course, you could have also blocked them accidentally.

Here's how you can check whether you've blocked them:

• Go to Settings > Phone
• Tap Blocked Contacts (you will see a list of all the numbers you've blocked)

Here's how iPhone users can unblock a number:

• Open the Phone app > Go to Contacts
• Find the contact in question
• Hold their number down and click Unblock

The problem could be hardware-related. It's hard to tell what happened to your iPhone, but your local Apple store should fix it for free, depending on your warranty.

What Do You Do If You're Still Having Trouble?

If none of my fixes helped, you can try working around the issue and sending your pictures through a third-party messaging app. Everyone uses WhatsApp, so you could easily send the pictures to your friend on it. If not, Messenger works well too.

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FAQ

I've answered some popular questions below.

Why Can't I Send Pictures From iPhone to Android Device?

There are many possible reasons:

• You may have accidentally disabled MMS. You wouldn't be able to send pictures to Android devices, but to other iOS devices as well.
• Your operating system could be outdated. Install the latest firmware. You can either do this through your iPhone's settings, or by opening iTunes.
• There might be a glitch or an error lurking. You should be able to clear it with a force-restart, or closing and then reopening the messages application.
• You might have blocked the Android phone you're trying to contact. Alternatively, they might have blocked you.
• Maybe you don't have enough cellular data to send images.
• Check if you've accidentally enabled Airplane Mode. You wouldn't be able to connect to your cellular network and send text messages.

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Final Thoughts

You won't be able to send pictures to an Android phone or any mobile for that matter if you've accidentally disabled MMS messaging. The MMS messages problem could be software related as well - you might be using an outdated operating system or dealing with a glitch.

The troubleshooting methods I discussed won't just work on the iPhone, but on the iPod touch and any iOS device as well.