Picture message help!

I tried to send a picture message but it wouldn't go through. I turned off iMessage and set it to go through SMS, but it still wouldn't go through. I then turned on cellular data and it worked. Why is data connection needed? (I'm new to iphone)

MMS & iMessage REQUIRE a data connection. For MMS, that means a cellular data connection, for iMessage either cellular data or WiFi.

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why does it do this? why cant i get the picture message right away?

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Picture messaging help!!!!!!

Ever since I bought my brand new unlocked palm treo 680 I have been unable to receive or send picture messages. My service is through GCI and I have unlimited data texting so that is not the issue. Is there a setting I need to do to my phone to allow this? If so can someone please walk me through it?!
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Are you using MMS on the Treo?
Look on page 97 of the userguide for the instructions on creating and sending MMS.
Here is the link. http://palmone.r3h.net/downloads.palmone.com/documentation/treo680gsm_UG.pdf
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Problem with picture messages - help!

Hi,
I have a Blackberry Curve 8520. I was initially with Orange and was able to receive and view picture messages on my device, no problem. I have recently changed provider to Virgin, and now am being directed to a web page to view picture messages. Have followed directions to go through advanced options, host router, register now, etc but its still not working.
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Hi leighpat79
Welcome to BlackBerry Support Community Forums
Are you able to send any MMS messages from your BlackBerry ?
Try those steps in the same sequence :
1- Register your Handheld .
KB00510 : How to register a BlackBerry smartphone with the wireless network
Wait till a Registration messages comes in your message box.
2- Resend your Service Book
KB02830 : Send the service books for the BlackBerry Internet Service
( Wait till a Registration Message comes in your message box for each email that you have configured on your device )
3- Then perform a battery pull restart like this while the device is powered On remove your battery wait for a min. then reinsert it back
I assume you alreday have sufficient data plan from your present Carrier which allow MMS or you have to call your carrier to confirm that .Try it and let us know.
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TS4268 I have already turned on my Imessage and I still can not send picture messages, Help!

I just pruchased the iphone 5s and I am trying to send a picture message and I can not. A message continues to appear that I need to turn on Imessage, I thought I did but I still can not!

Do you have MMS Messaging turned on under the SMS/MMS section
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hello
i cant seem to find how to enter my picture message settings
could someone please explain just what to do
i have the following from my provider
Advanced Options- TCP/IP= Check the box for APN settings enabled APN: uk.lebara.mobi We do not enable authentication.

call your operator and ask them to send the settings over the air these normally come in via text and when you recieve the message you will be given the option to save or discard,so save the message and select as default
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia_Messaging_Service

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Picture messages appear as VIDEOS help!???????????...

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