Sending a Text Message (SMS):

  1. From the home screen, tap the "Apps" icon
  2. Select "Messages"
  3. Tap the "+" button to start a new message
  4. Tap the "To" field and type in the recipient's phone number. (You can also write the contact's name if the recipient is saved in your contacts list)
  5. Tap the "Add text" box and write your message.
  6. When ready, press the "Send" button to send, or tap "back" to save the message as a draft

Sending a Multimedia Message (MMS):

  1. Access the "Messages" app
  2. Tap the "+" icon to start a new message
  3. In the "To" field, enter the recipient's phone number, email address or contact name
  4. To add a subject line, press the "menu" icon (depicted as three vertical dots) and tap "Add subject"
  5. Write your message in the "Add text" box
  6. Tap the attach button depicting a paperclip, then browse for the file that you wish to attach. (Note: once an attachment has been added, you can tap the button depicting an arrow pointing down to replace, remove or view your attachment
  7. Tap "Send" when ready, or tap "back" to save the message as a draft

Creating a Slideshow in a Multimedia Message (MMS):

  1. Access the "Messages" app and tap the "+" icon
  2. Attach video, photo or audio file
  3. After adding your file, tap the "attach" button and tap "Slide"
  4. Select where you wish to insert the next slide
  5. Note: before adding a slide you can:

    • Tap "Attach" to choose a photo or a video
    • Tap "Attach" > "Audio" to add an audio file or a recording
    • Tap "Add text" and enter your caption
    • Tap the arrow down button to see other options

  6. Press the "menu" icon and tap "Preview" to playback the slide
  7. When ready, tap "Send" or press "back" to save the message as a draft

Resuming a Draft Message:

  1. Access the "Messages" app and go to the "All messages" screen
  2. Tap the "Menu" icon and tap "Drafts"
  3. Select the desired message
  4. Edit the details if necessary, then tap "Send"

Saving a Text Message in the "Tasks" App:

Saving a message in the "Tasks" application allows you to remind yourself when to reply to the message

  1. In the "Messages" app and on the "All messages" screen, select the desired contact or phone number to display the message thread
  2. Select the message that you wish to save, then tap "Save as task"
  3. Enter the desired details then tap "Save"

Replying to a Message:

  1. In the "All messages" screen, select the desired contact
  2. Tap the icon depicting a triangle pointing down, then select the desired phone number of the contact
  3. Type your message in the "Add text" box and tap "Send"

Forwarding a Message:

  1. Select the desired conversation in the "All messages" screen
  2. Tap a message, then select "Forward"
  3. Enter the desired recipient(s) in the "To" field
  4. Tap "Send"


Managing Message Conversations

Locking a Message:

By locking a message, you will prevent it from being deleted

  1. Open the "Messages" app and go to the "All messages" screen
  2. Tap the contact or phone number associated with the desired conversation
  3. Tap the message that you wish to lock
  4. Press "Lock message" on the options menu

Copying a Text Message to Your SIM Card:

  1. In the "All messages" screen, open the desired conversation thread
  2. Tap the desired message and select "Copy to SIM"

Deleting a Single Message:

  1. Select the desired conversation in the "Messages" app
  2. Tap the message that you wish to delete
  3. If the message is locked, tap "Unlock message" in the options menu
  4. Tap "Delete message" and confirm by pressing "OK"

Deleting Several Messages:

  1. Access the "Messages" app and open the desired conversation
  2. Tap the "Menu" icon then press "Delete"
  3. Tap "Delete by selection" or "Delete by phone number"

Deleting a Conversation:

  1. On the "All messages" screen in the "Messages" app, tap and hold a conversation
  2. Tap "Delete" and press "OK" to confirm

To Delete Several Conversations:

  1. Tap "Menu" > "Delete" in the "All messages" screen
  2. Select the conversation thread that you wish to delete
  3. Tap "Delete"

Backing Up Your Text Messages:

  1. While on the home screen, tap "Apps" and open "Messages"
  2. Tap the "Menu" icon and select "Back up / Restore SMS" > "Back up SMS"
  3. Type in a name for the backup file, then tap "OK"

To Restore Text Messages:

  1. Tap the "Menu" icon on the "Messages" app
  2. Tap "Back up / Restore SMS" > "Restore SMS"
  3. Select the desired file and tap "OK"



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