1. Create new iMessage
Press Messages.
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Press the new message icon.
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2. Select recipient
Press To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
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Press the required contact.
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If the recipient can receive iMessages, iMessage is displayed in the text input field.
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3. Write text
Press the text input field and write the text for your iMessage.
See how to write text.
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Press Send when you've finished your iMessage.
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4. Send pictures or video clips
Press the camera icon.
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Press Photo Library and go to the required folder.
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Press the required picture or video clip.
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Press Choose.
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Press Send when you've finished your iMessage.
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5. Send a sound recording
Press and hold the microphone icon to start the sound recording.
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Let go to stop the sound recording and press arrow up to send the sound recording.
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6. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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