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Messaging, Texting

This article explains how to use the Messages application on Firefox OS.

__TOC__ = About Messages = SMS stands for "Short Message Service". You can learn more about it [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Message_Service here]. {note} '''Note:''' Firefox OS v1.01 supports only text messages without images or other multimedia attachments. Support for multimedia messaging is being developed for the v1.1 release, see [[What's New in Firefox OS v1.1?]]. Thanks for your patience!{/note} = Opening The Messages application = To open the Messages application, tap [[Image:sms app]]. [[Image:HomeSMS]] After the Messages application has opened, your messages will be shown. =Creating a new message= To create a new message, tap [[Image:Editmessages]]. After you do this, you will see two fields: * Recipient: Who you are sending the message to. * Message: The message you are sending. '''The screenshot shown below is the recipient field.''' <br> <br> [[Image:recipient field]] '''The screenshot below is the message field.''' <br> <br> [[Image:message field]] There are 2 ways to enter the recipient's information. * Manually * From your contacts You can enter the phone number of the recipient manually into the recipient field. [[Image:addcontactnumber]] You can also choose the recipient from your contacts by tapping [[Image:addcontact]]. In the message field, type the message you would like to send. [[Image:addtextmessage]] {note} Tip: To make typing easier, you can enable keyboard word suggestions as-you-type, see [[How to enable the "Word suggestion" feature in Firefox OS]].{/note} After you have finished typing your message, tap the [[Image:Sendbutton]] button to send it. You will be taken to a thread that contains all messages between you and the recipient. Beside your sent messages you may see a spinning circle ([[Image:Sending Icon]]). The spinning circle lets you know that the message is being sent. = Viewing new message notifications = The following is a screenshot of the notification bar that is located at the top of the phone. [[Image:Notification Bar]] To see notifications for new messages, tap and hold onto the notification bar, drag it down, and then select the new message notification. = Viewing Your Messages = You can view your sent and received messages by tapping on [[Image:sms app]] to open the Messages application. From there, you will see your message history. [[Image:inboxmessage]] Tap the message in the list to view the thread of sent and received messages. [[Image:Messageview]] = Deleting Your Messages = # To delete unwanted messages, tap [[Image:Delete Message]]. #: The edit messages screen appears. # Select which message threads to delete by tapping [[Image:Deletion Icon]]. #:[[Image:Select Delete]] means that the message is selected. # When you are ready to delete the selected messages, tap [[Image:Deletemessage]]. After tapping on [[Image:Deletemessage]], you will be prompted to confirm the deletion. [[Image:Confirmationmessage]] * To confirm, tap the {button OK} button. * To cancel, tap the {button Cancel} button. {note}'''Tip:''' To set your notifications for messages, go to your settings. {/note} {note} '''Note''': Standard and international messaging rates may apply. Contact your carrier for more details. We are not responsible for charges incurred direct, indirect or in an other way, shape or form. {/note} [[T:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/16refT9]]