Software update to 16.6 broke group messaging and sending pictures to Android users

Hi gracenaction,

We appreciate you reaching out to us.

We’d like to gather additional details that may help us be in a better position to assist you.

Is the issue happening on Wi-Fi, cellular data, or both?

Are you getting an error message?

In the meantime, please check for any carrier updates.

1. "Make sure that your device is connected to Wi-Fi or a cellular network.
2. Tap Settings > General > About.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install your carrier update."

You can use the article below as a reference.

Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Also, please go to Settings > Messages and toggle MMS Messaging.

You can use the article below as a reference.

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Take care!

This doesn't work. In the Settings > General > About section, there is no message about installing any carrier update. So that has nothing to do with the problem.

After installing the security update for iOS 16.6 on my iPhone SE 2nd Generation, I can no longer receive MMS messages from an Android user, but I can send them to myself. I didn't change any of my prior settings before or after installing it, so if the update changed something, you're not disclosing it.

So, what can I do to solve a problem I didn't cause?

No, I have T-Mobile. Strangely, late last night I started to get all those MMS messages that people had tried to send me before. I didn't change anything at all.

But upon further reflection of all the issues, I think it might have something to do with Cellular Data being turned on. It's possible that the update messed that up or turned it off, so you might want to try toggling it Off and then On to see if that does anything.