1 Create new iMessage
Press the message icon.
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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 Send iMessage
Press the text input field and key in the required text.
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Press the send icon.
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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.
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4 Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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