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Apple iPhone 5

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How to

Reading SMS

Want to read an SMS? Once done, you can reply to, forward or delete it. Follow these easy instructions.

Tap Messages.

Tap the required sender.

You have a number of options when you've read the SMS:
Reply to SMS, go to 3a.
Forward SMS, go to 3b.
Delete SMS, go to 3c.

Tap Text Message.

Write your text and tap Send.

Tap and hold the required SMS until a pop-up menu is displayed.

Tap More....

Tap the forward icon.
Key in the first letters of the required contact.
Matching contacts are displayed.

Tap the required contact.

Tap Send.

Tap and hold the required SMS until a pop-up menu is displayed.

Tap More....

Tap the delete icon.

Tap Delete Message.

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

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