Apps
Tips
»
Add another contact to a message thread:
In a conversation, tap
Menu >
Details
>
Add people
.
»
Delete thread:
To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and hold
the thread, then tap
. To archive a thread, swipe it left or right. You
can find archived messages by tapping Menu >
Archived
.
»
Save pictures:
Touch and hold a picture, and then tap
to save it. To
see the picture, swipe up
>
Photos
.
»
Voice entry:
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Voice-to-text:
Tap a text box, then tap on the keyboard, and
speak your message. You’ll see the text in the text box.
•
Record a message:
Touch and hold , then speak your message to
create an audio recording of your message.
»
Turn off notifications:
Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn off
notifications. Tap the thread, then tap Menu >
Details
or
Group
Details
>
Notifications
.
»
Add a contact:
In a conversation, tap Menu >
Add Contact
.
»
Block a sender:
To block a sender from sending additional messages,
touch and hold the thread, then tap
.
»
Spam protection:
To turn on spam protection, tap Menu >
Settings
>
Spam protection
.
Set default messaging app
To set your default messaging app, swipe up
>
Settings
>
Apps &
notifications
>
Advanced
>
Default apps
>
SMS app
, and select the
messaging app to use as the default.
Use the keyboard
When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard
options.
»
Type or glide:
Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or, enter a
word by tracing a path through the letters. Word suggestions appear
above the keyboard. Tap one to choose it.
»
Voice-to-text:
Tap on the touchscreen keyboard, speak your
message.
Note:
See a different keyboard? It varies by app. This one is for texting.