If you installed more than one SMS app on your phone, you can set which app will send and receive SMS. 
	 
 
  
 
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		  Go to 
				Settings.
			  
		
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		  Depending on your phone's 
			 Android version, do one of the following: 
		   
		   
			 - Android 7 or later: Tap ![]() , and then enter and tap 
				SMS app. , and then enter and tap 
				SMS app.
- Android 6: Tap 
				Apps, and then tap 
				. 
			 
 
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		  Select your preferred messaging app.