Images, video and files
What happens after selecting images?
One image opens a full-screen send or edit preview. Multiple images open a batch review. Tap an image to edit or remove it, then return to the batch before sending.
How do I use the image editor?
After taking a photo, preview it first: send the original, choose Edit, or cancel. Done in the editor returns to the preview before sending. Crop by dragging corners or choosing an aspect ratio, rotate, flip, draw, add text, and adjust brightness, contrast and saturation. Undo and redo are available; cancelling the editor keeps the pre-edit image.
What should I do on a weak connection?
Transfer status shows the current file and progress, followed by sending or the next retry time. Batch files follow selection order; later files wait when an earlier one fails. Retry now resumes the same operation. You can confirm cancellation of files that have not been sent yet. If upload completed but message submission failed, the uploaded file is reused while valid. Waiting to send does not mean the recipient has received the message.
Why does the app not ask for access to every photo?
The system grants temporary access only to the photos or videos you select; full gallery access is not needed. The app explains camera permission when you capture a photo and microphone permission when you start voice recording before the system prompt. On first install it explains notification permission, which you may postpone. On an older device, try Files if gallery selection fails and check available storage. Review camera, microphone and notification access and open battery settings under Settings → Permissions and background.
What are the file sharing limits?
The general file limit is 100 MB. Some types and Flashes have additional limits shown during selection. Use a stable connection for large files and check device storage.
What if a voice recording has no sound?
Allow microphone permission and check that the device microphone privacy switch is enabled. Close other recording/call apps, check the active microphone or Bluetooth headset, then record clear speech for at least a second. Empty or invalid recordings are rejected instead of uploaded. Pause requires Android 7 or later. Leaving the chat or hiding the app cancels an unsent recording; send it first.