Send & receive messages

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

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INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

From the home screen, tap Messages.
Note: When in 'Easy' mode, the buttons and text input area will be larger.
Tap to view the desired message.
Tap an attachment to view it.
To save, tap the Save icon.
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.
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'.
Tap the Send icon to send.
To forward messages, touch and hold the desired message.
Tap Forward, then follow the prompts.
To delete a single message from a conversation, touch and hold the desired message.
Tap Delete.
Tap DELETE.
To delete an entire conversation, from the Messages inbox, touch and hold the desired message thread.
Tap Delete.
Tap DELETE.
To compose a new message, tap the Compose icon.
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.
Tap the Message field then enter the desired message.
To attach a file, tap the Attachment icon then follow the on-screen prompts.
Tap the Send icon to send.
When a new message is received, the Message icon will display in the notification bar.