1. From the home screen, tap the Message icon.
   
2. Tap the Compose icon to compose a message.
   
3. Enter the desired recipient. More than one recipient may be added to create a group message.
   
4. Enter the desired message.
   
5. To add an attachment, tap the Paperclip icon.
   
6. Tap the Send icon.
   
7. Tap the desired thread to view.
   
8. Touch and hold the thread to view available options. To delete, tap Delete > OK.
   
9. When a new text message is received, the Message icon will display in the notification bar.
   
10. To save an attachment, touch and hold the desired attachment > Save.
    Note: To access saved files from the home screen, tap Apps > Gallery > Desired album > Desired photo.
    
11. To view available options for a single message, touch and hold the desired message.
    
12. To forward the message, tap Forward > Enter the desired recipient > Send icon.
    
13. To delete, tap Delete message > OK.
    
14. To delete a message thread, from the message inbox, touch and hold the desired conversation > Delete > OK.