Google Pixel 8a

Android 14

I can't send and receive picture messages on my Google Pixel 8a Android 14

Cause 2 of 4: Mobile data is turned off

To send and receive picture messages, you need to turn on mobile data.

Step 1 of 5

Turn mobile data on or off

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Step 2 of 5

Turn mobile data on or off

Press the network icon.

Step 3 of 5

Turn mobile data on or off

Press the mobile data icon to turn the function on or off.

Step 4 of 5

Turn mobile data on or off

Press Done.

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.

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Press the network icon.

Press the mobile data icon to turn the function on or off.

Press Done.

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