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HTC One A9

HTC One A9

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Write and send SMS

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An SMS is a text message which can be sent to other mobile phones. If you can't send and receive SMS as soon as you've inserted your SIM, you can set up your mobile phone for SMS manually.

Step 1 of 7

Create new SMS

Tap the message icon.

Step 2 of 7

Create new SMS

Tap the new message icon.

Step 3 of 7

Select recipient

Tap To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.

Step 4 of 7

Select recipient

Tap the required contact.

Step 5 of 7

Write text

Tap the text input field and write the text for your SMS.

See how to write text.
Step 6 of 7

Send SMS

Tap the send icon when you've finished your SMS.

Step 7 of 7

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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