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Apple iPhone 16 Plus

iOS 18

I can't send and receive picture messages on my Apple iPhone 16 Plus iOS 18

Cause 2 of 4: Mobile data is turned off

To send and receive picture messages, mobile data needs to be turned on.

Solution: Turn on mobile data.

Step 1 of 5

Find "Mobile Service"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

Find "Mobile Service"

Press Mobile Service.

Step 3 of 5

Turn mobile data on or off

Press the indicator next to "Mobile Data" to turn the function on or off.

Step 4 of 5

Turn use of mobile data for applications on or off

Press the indicators next to the required applications to turn the function on or off.

Step 5 of 5

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Mobile Service"

Press Settings.

Press Mobile Service.

2 Turn mobile data on or off

Press the indicator next to "Mobile Data" to turn the function on or off.

3 Turn use of mobile data for applications on or off

Press the indicators next to the required applications to turn the function on or off.

4 Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.