Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)
Android 6.0
Write and send text messages
A text message is a message that can be sent to other tablets and 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 tablet for text messaging.
1. 1. Create new text message
Press Messages.
Press the new message icon.
2. 2. Select recipient
Press the search field and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
Press the required contact.
3. 3. Write text
Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.
4. 4. Send text message
Press SEND when you've written your text message.
5. 5. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.