Reading SMS

Sony Xperia E4g

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

Step 1 of 13

Open inbox

Tap the message icon.

Step 2 of 13

Read SMS

Tap the required sender.

Step 3 of 13

Select option

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

Reply to SMS, go to 3a.

Forward SMS, go to 3b.

Delete SMS, go to 3c.

Step 4 of 13

3a - Reply to SMS

Tap Write message.

Step 5 of 13

3a - Reply to SMS

Write the text for your reply.

Tap Send.

Step 6 of 13

3b - Forward SMS

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

Step 7 of 13

3b - Forward SMS

Tap Forward message.

Step 8 of 13

3b - Forward SMS

Key in the first letters of the required contact.

Matching contacts are displayed.

Tap the required contact.

Step 9 of 13

3b - Forward SMS

Repeat the procedure to add more recipients.

Tap Send.

Step 10 of 13

3c - Delete SMS

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

Step 11 of 13

3c - Delete SMS

Tap Delete message.

Step 12 of 13

3c - Delete SMS

Tap Delete.

Step 13 of 13

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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