Apple iPhone 5s
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Write and send iMessage
You can send iMessages to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device that supports iMessage. Before you can send and receive iMessages, you need to set up your mobile phone for iMessaging.
Create new iMessage
Tap Messages.
Create new iMessage
Tap the new message icon.
Select recipient
Tap To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
Select recipient
Tap the required contact.
Select recipient
If the recipient can receive iMessages, iMessage is displayed in the text input field.
Write text
Tap the text input field and write the text for your iMessage.
Write text
Tap Send when you've finished your iMessage.
Send picture or video clip
Tap the camera icon.
Send picture or video clip
Tap Photo Library and go to the required folder.
Send picture or video clip
Tap the required picture or video clip.
Send picture or video clip
Tap Choose.
Send picture or video clip
Tap Send when you've finished your iMessage.
Send a sound recording
Tap and hold the microphone icon to start the sound recording.
Send a sound recording
Let go to stop the sound recording and tap arrow up to send the sound recording.
Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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