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Write and send text messages

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.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus (iOS8)
  • 1
    Write text message
    • Press Messages.
    • Press the new message icon.
  • 2
    Select recipient
    • Press To and key in the first letters of the required contact.
    • Matching contacts are displayed.
    • Press the required contact.
  • 3
    Write text
    • Press Text Message and write the required text.
    • See how to write text.
  • 4
    Send text message
    • Press Send when you've finished your text message.
  • 5
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.