Send photos, videos, or voice messages in Messages

Notes:

• On devices running Android 6.0 and up, you'll need to give Messages permission to send or get files. Learn about app permissions.
• Some of these steps work only on Android 6.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

Send pictures, videos, files, or GIFs

1. Open the Messages app .
2. Open or start a conversation.
3. Tap Attach .
4. Select if you want to send photos, videos, files, stickers, or GIFs. You can also use the camera to take a picture or start a recording.
5. Find and tap the file you want to send in the list. You can scroll up or down.
6. Tap Send .

Note: Photos or recordings that you take in Android Messages aren’t saved on your device.

Send voice messages

1. Open the Messages app .
2. Open or start a conversation.
3. Press and hold Mic . 
4. Record your message. 
5. Tap Send .

To cancel a voice message, swipe left on the chat or close the message. 

Send your location

1. Open the Messages app .
2. Open or start a conversation.
3. Tap Attach .
4. Tap Location.
5. To send your location, tap Send .