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Xiaomi: Send Photos or Videos as MMS

Xiaomi Messages does not offer a separate MMS button, so it is easy to assume attachments go out as a normal text message. As soon as you add a photo, video, or .gif to a chat, the app switches the message to multimedia format automatically. If your carrier has MMS disabled or your mobile data is off, that message can silently fail to send.

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Send MMS Message auf Xiaomi

On Xiaomi phones, the Messages app does not ask you to choose between SMS and MMS. The moment you attach a photo, video, or .gif file, the app converts the message into a multimedia message (MMS) on its own, using the same chat window you already have open.

To send one, open Tap on MessagesTap on Start chatEnter a Phone number or choose a Contact ➔ Type a MessageTap on AttachmentsTap on Gallery or select a Photo/Video ➔ Tap on Send. The gallery picker also lets you attach videos or GIFs the same way, not just photos.

Why this matters

MMS messages rely on your carrier's data connection, not Wi-Fi, so mobile data needs to be turned on even if you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. If mobile data is off or your carrier plan blocks multimedia messaging, the message can get stuck in a pending state or fail without a clear error.

If your goal is only to share a file without using your SMS plan, sending it through a messaging app that uses Wi-Fi or mobile data directly is usually faster and does not depend on carrier MMS settings at all.

Frequently asked questions

This usually means mobile data was off during sending or your carrier plan does not include MMS. Turn on mobile data and resend the message from the same chat.