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Bark Phone Message Attachment Size Exceeds Max MMS Limit

Photo and video attachments to texts are automatically compressed to save cellular data.

The orange_messages_app.png Messages app on the Bark Phone is used for texts, including picture and video attachments.

The Bark Phone automatically compresses images and videos attached to text messages to save cellular data. If compression fails, you may see one of these errors:

  • Message attachment size exceeds max MMS limit

  • Couldn't send message, error code: 5

  • Error: Failed to allocate 71598336 byte allocation with 1...

If you experience one of these errors consistently, contact us.

Tips for sending larger videos

  • Send a link to view the video with the google photos.png Google Photos app (watch this video to learn more).

  • Use the Gallery or Google Photos apps to crop or trim videos.

  • Search Google Play for third-party video editor apps.

  • Adjust the samsung_camera_app.webp Camera app settings to save space for future photos and videos:

    • Tap Camera in Camera app > tap top 3:4 50MP (if set) and change to 3:4.

    • Tap Video in Camera app > tap top FHD (if set) and change to HD.

    • Tap āš™ in Camera app > enable High Efficiency pictures and High efficiency videos.

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