Read, send messages
Work with messages
With the   Messages app, you can send and receive text messages.
Read and reply to a message
When you receive a text message with the   Messages app, you'll see   in the status bar.
1.
Swipe the status bar down and tap  .
2.
To respond, type in the text box and tap  .
3. Optionally:
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To open an attached photo or file, tap it.
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To save an attachment, touch & hold it, then tap   > Save.
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If the message is important, star it so you can find it later.
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If the message is from an unassigned number, create a contact to associate a name with that 
number.
Tips for incoming messages:
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You can control message notifications, changing the sound or turning them on/off.
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If you don't want multi-recipient SMS messages converted to MMS and want replies sent in separate 
conversations (threads) to you only, turn off group messaging.
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To protect your privacy, you can hide sensitive content for lock screen notifications.
Send a message
1.
Open the   Messages app.
2.
Tap  .
3. Enter recipients, then type the message.
4. Optionally:
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To add an attachment, tap   or  .
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To add a smiley or other icons, tap   on the onscreen keyboard.
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If you're using two SIMs and want to switch to the other to send the text, tap   and select the SIM.
5.
Tap  .
Tips for sending messages:
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To text your best friend with one tap from your home screen, add a task shortcut. Touch & hold   and 
drag   to your home screen.
Use apps : Text messaging
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