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Sending a text message (SMS)

  1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.
  2. Tap .
  3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field.
  4. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message.
  5. Tap to send the message.

    Or, you can tap to save the message as a draft.

    Note:
    • There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above ). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.
    • Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message if you enter an email address as the recipient, attach an item, or compose a very long message.

Replying to a message

  1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.
  2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.
  3. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message.
  4. Tap .

Resuming a draft message

If you switch to another app or if you receive an incoming call while composing a text message, the message is automatically saved as a draft.
  1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.
  2. Tap a draft message, and then edit the message.
    Tip: To see all draft messages in one place, tap , and then tap Filter > Drafts.
  3. Tap .
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