Apps
» Turn o notifications: Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn o notifications. Tap the thread,
then tap Menu
> Details or Group Details > Notifications.
» A
dd or block a phone number: In a conversation, touch and hold a message to see options to save
as a contact, delete the message, or block the phone number.
» Spam pr
otection: To turn on spam protection, tap Menu
> Settings > Spam protection.
Set your default messaging app
To set your default messaging app, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps
> SMS app, and select the messaging app to use as the default.
Use the keyboard
When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options.
» T
ype or gesture: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or, enter a word by tracing a path
through the letters. While you’re typing, word suggestions appear above the keyboard. Tap one to
select it.
» Voice entry: Tap
on the touchscreen keyboard, then say what you want to type.
» Close the k
eyboard: Tap
.
Keyboard screen. Tap the microphone in the top right to speak a message.
» Symbols and numbers: Touch and hold a letter to enter the number at the top of it. To enter
symbols, tap
.
» Capital lett
ers: Tap
for one capital letter. For all capital letters, tap twice quickly.
See a different
keyboard? It varies by
app. This one is for
texting.