Receiving picture messages

I have received a few picture messages over the last month and and the image is not coming up. This is what is coming up can someone assist?

Posted on Feb 20, 2023 09:07 AM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Feb 20, 2023 10:42 PM

You need MMS enabled by your Carrier for the SIM that you use and then enable it in your Settings. See the Pic below

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Feb 20, 2023 10:42 PM in response to Shane2309

You need MMS enabled by your Carrier for the SIM that you use and then enable it in your Settings. See the Pic below

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