Send & receive messages
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Send & receive messages

How to send, receive, and delete picture (MMS) and text (SMS) messages.


INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. From the home screen, tap Messages.
    Note: When in 'Easy' mode, the buttons and text input area will be larger.
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  2. Tap to view the desired message.
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  3. Tap an attachment to view it.
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  4. To save, tap the Save icon.
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  5. The attachment will be saved to the indicated location.
    Note: To view the downloaded file open the Gallery App or go to Apps > My Files > All Files > Device storage (If using an SD card) > Download.
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  6. To reply to a message, tap the Message field, then enter the desired message.
    Note: To add/remove recipients from a group message, press the Menu key > Tap 'Add recipient'.
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  7. Tap the Send icon to send.
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  8. To forward messages, touch and hold the desired message.
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  9. Tap Forward, then follow the prompts.
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  10. To delete a single message from a conversation, touch and hold the desired message.
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  11. Tap Delete.
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  12. Tap DELETE.
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  13. To delete an entire conversation, from the Messages inbox, touch and hold the desired message thread.
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  14. Tap Delete.
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  15. Tap DELETE.
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  16. To compose a new message, tap the Compose icon.
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  17. Enter the desired recipients in the Recipient field.
    Note: To add additional recipients and create a Group Message, tap the Contacts or Add icon, select the desired contacts, then tap DONE.
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  18. Tap the Message field then enter the desired message.
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  19. To attach a file, tap the Attachment icon then follow the on-screen prompts.
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  20. Tap the Send icon to send.
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  21. When a new message is received, the Message icon will display in the notification bar.
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