Apple iPhone 13

Apple iPhone 13

iOS 17

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I can't send and receive picture messages on my Apple iPhone 13 iOS 17

Cause 2 of 4: Data roaming is turned off

To send and receive picture messages when abroad, data roaming needs to be turned on.

Solution: Turn on data roaming.

Step 1 of 5

Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Mobile Service.

Step 3 of 5

Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Mobile Data Options.

Step 4 of 5

Turn data roaming on or off

Press the indicator next to "Data Roaming" 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 Data Options"

Press Settings.

Press Mobile Service.

Press Mobile Data Options.

2 Turn data roaming on or off

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

3 Return to the home screen

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