User level: Level 1 (32 points)Iphone 16 ProMax running iOS 27.2. MMS is toggled on in Messages. I can send an image to an Android user without a problem. However, when trying to send to the same user plus an iPhone user in a group text, I get the error message: "Cannot send message. MMS messaging needs to be enabled to send this message", even though it is indeed enabled.
Any ideas or workarounds? Sounds like a bug?
Posted on Oct 29, 2026 7:59 AM
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)Oct 29, 2026 8:11 AM in response to MacZonie
iMessage does not need an MMS plan. However, iPhone to iPhone: requires internet (Either over WiFi or Cellular Service) as it is sent over internet protocol. Needs Activation on your device too.
If you do not have internet or the iMessage is deactivated then you would need an MMS plan to send Photos to iPhone and Android users.
You need MMS enabled by your Carrier for the SIM that you use and then enable it in your Settings. See the Pic below
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256385327