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Microsoft Lumia 640
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Reading SMS
Want to read an SMS? Once done, you can reply to, forward or delete it. Follow these easy instructions.
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1. Read SMS
Tap the message icon.
Tap the required sender.
2. Select option
You have a number of options when you've read the SMS:
Reply to SMS, go to 2a.
Forward SMS, go to 2b.
Delete SMS, go to 2c.
Reply to SMS, go to 2a.
Forward SMS, go to 2b.
Delete SMS, go to 2c.
3. 2a - Reply to SMS
Tap type a message.
Write your text and tap the send icon.
4. 2b - Forward SMS
Tap and hold the required SMS until a pop-up menu is displayed.
Tap forward.
Key in the first letters of the required contact.
Matching contacts are displayed.
Key in the first letters of the required contact.
Matching contacts are displayed.
Tap the required contact.
Tap the send icon.
5. 2c - Delete SMS
Tap and hold the required SMS until a pop-up menu is displayed.
Tap delete.
Tap delete to confirm.
6. Return to the home screen
Tap the home icon to return to the home screen.
You have a number of options when you've read the SMS:
Reply to SMS, go to 2a.
Forward SMS, go to 2b.
Delete SMS, go to 2c.
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