Apps
Live message
Instead of a text message, create and send an animation of your
handwritten text or drawing.
Find it: Open a messaging app, like Messages, use the stylus to tap
the message input field, then tap on the handwriting control bar
.
Or, you can also quickly open the Live message pop-up window from the
stylus shortcuts. To add Live message to the stylus shortcuts list, swipe
up from home screen and tap Settings > Stylus > When device is
unlocked, then tap Live message.
Keyboard screen. Tap the microphone in the top right to speak a message.
» Create: Tap or , then choose your preferred pen stroke or
color and start writing or drawing. Tap or to undo or erase all.
Tap to save the animation as a GIF (up to 15 seconds) to the gallery.
To see the saved live messages, swipe up from the home screen and
tap Photos > Library > Live messages.
» Share: Tap to send the live message to family and friends.
» Send: To send a live message in Messages, create a live message
and tap to add it to the message input field, then tap
. Or, tap
to attach a saved live message from the gallery.
Note: You can also send a live message using WhatsApp and other
messaging apps.
Tip: See also Stylus and Stylus shortcuts.
Tap to see the preview.