Device Guides

Apple iPhone 5s

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How to

Write and send iMessage

You can send iMessages to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device that supports iMessage. Before you can send and receive iMessages, you need to set up your mobile phone for iMessaging.


List view

Create new iMessage

Tap the message icon.
Tap the new message icon.

Select recipient

Tap To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
Tap the required contact.
If the recipient can receive iMessages, iMessage is displayed in the text input field.

Send iMessage

Tap the text input field and key in the required text.
Tap the send icon.
You can also send pictures, video clips, audio files and different effects in your iMessage. Follow the instructions on the screen to send your iMessage with the required content.

Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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