Device Help Apple iPhone 5c (iOS7) Messaging
Apple iPhone 5c (iOS7)

Apple iPhone 5c (iOS7)

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Reading iMessage

Back to Messaging

Want to read an iMessage? Once done, you can reply to, forward or delete it. Follow these easy instructions.

Step 1 of 15

Open inbox

Tap Messages.

Step 2 of 15

Read iMessage

Tap the required sender.

Step 3 of 15

Select option

You have a number of options when you've read the message:

Reply to iMessage, go to 3a.

Forward iMessage, go to 3b.

Delete iMessage, go to 3c.

Step 4 of 15

3a - Reply to iMessage

Tap the text input field and key in the required text.

Step 5 of 15

3a - Reply to iMessage

Tap Send.

Step 6 of 15

3b - Forward iMessage

Tap and hold the required iMessage until a pop-up menu is displayed.

Step 7 of 15

3b - Forward iMessage

Tap More....

Step 8 of 15

3b - Forward iMessage

Tap the forward icon.

Step 9 of 15

3b - Forward iMessage

Key in the first letters of the required contact.

Matching contacts are displayed.

Tap the required contact.

Step 10 of 15

3b - Forward iMessage

Tap Send.

Step 11 of 15

3c - Delete iMessage

Tap and hold the required iMessage until a pop-up menu is displayed.

Step 12 of 15

3c - Delete iMessage

Tap More....

Step 13 of 15

3c - Delete iMessage

Tap the delete icon.

Step 14 of 15

3c - Delete iMessage

Tap Delete Message.

Step 15 of 15

Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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