Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Android 6.0

Write and send SMS

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A text message is a message that can be sent to other mobile phones. If you can't send and receive text messages as soon as you've inserted your SIM, you need to set up your phone for text messaging.

Step 1 of 8

1. Find "COMPOSE"

Press Messages.

Step 2 of 8

1. Find "COMPOSE"

Press the new message icon.

Step 3 of 8

1. Find "COMPOSE"

Press COMPOSE.

Step 4 of 8

2. Select recipient

Press the search field and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.

Step 5 of 8

2. Select recipient

Press the required contact.

Step 6 of 8

3. Write text

Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.

Step 7 of 8

4. Send text message

Press SEND when you've written your text message.

Step 8 of 8

5. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Find "COMPOSE"

Press Messages.

Press the new message icon.

Press COMPOSE.

2. Select recipient

Press the search field and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.

Press the required contact.

3. Write text

Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.

4. Send text message

Press SEND when you've written your text message.

5. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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