Stop Sharing Photos via Link Sharing on my Samsung Phone
Last Update date : Sep 30. 2025
Are you noticing your photos are being sent as a web link when sharing via the text message app? If you want to disable this function and solely share the photo as an MMS, follow the below guide for step by step instructions.
Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary.
1
Launch the 
Message app
![Launch the Messages app]()
Message app
2
Tap on any existing conversation or create a new message
![Tap on any conversation]()
3
Tap on 
![Tap on the photo icon]()
4
Select 
to enable or disable Link Sharing
![Tap on On/ Off icon]()
to enable or disable Link Sharing
5
Once disabled you will then be able to select an image to send via MMS
![Once disabled you will then be able to select an image to send via MMS]()
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