1 Create new text message
Slide your finger upwards on the screen.
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Press Samsung.
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Press Messages.
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Press the new message icon.
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2 Select recipient
Press the search field and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
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Press the required contact.
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3 Write text
Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.
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4 Send text message
Press the send icon when you've finished your text message.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-76a87401-8a40-4f91-9923-16630661d6bf.png?width=200&height=444)
5 Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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