- Open the Messaging app (set it as your default, if necessary), then tap the New message icon .
- Enter the recipient(s) in the To box.
- Tap the Contacts icon , select one or more entries from your Contacts list, then tap DONE.
- Enter a name (or a partial number), then tap a suggestion displayed from your Contacts list.
- Enter a number manually for phone numbers not in your Contacts list.
- Tap the message box, then enter your message.
If you tap the Back button while composing a message, it’s automatically saved as a draft. The Draft icon on the right side of the message thread indicates a pending draft message to the recipient. Tap the message thread to resume composing it.
- To Box
Tap here to enter the recipient(s) manually.
- Message Box
Tap here to enter your message.
- Contacts Icon
Tap here to enter the recipient(s) by selecting from entries in your Contacts list.
- Attachment Icon
Tap here to add an attachment to your message.
- Tap the Send button to send the message.
Your message is displayed and responses appear in the same window, creating a message thread with that contact.