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Microsoft Lumia 640

Microsoft Lumia 640

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Reading MMS

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

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Read MMS

Tap the message icon.

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Read MMS

Tap the required sender.

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Read MMS

Tap the required MMS to read it.

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Read MMS

Slide your finger upwards starting at the bottom of the display.

Tap the return icon.

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Select option

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

Reply to MMS, go to 2a.

Forward MMS, go to 2b.

Delete MMS, go to 2c.

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2a - Reply to MMS

Tap type a message.

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2a - Reply to MMS

Write the text for your reply and tap the send icon.

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2b - Forward MMS

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

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2b - Forward MMS

Tap forward.

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2b - Forward MMS

Key in the first letters of the required contact.

Matching contacts are displayed.

Tap the required contact.

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2b - Forward MMS

Tap the send icon.

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2c - Delete MMS

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

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2c - Delete MMS

Tap delete.

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2c - Delete MMS

Tap delete to confirm.

Step 15 of 15

Return to the home screen

Tap the home icon to return to the home screen.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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