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The Firefox OS Messages app lets you send and receive short text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages. This article will get you up and running in no time.

The Firefox OS Messages app lets you send short text messages ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Message_Service SMS]) back and forth with people. {for fxos1.1}You can also send and receive images, videos and other multimedia attachments ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia_Messaging_Service MMS]).{/for} This article will get you up and running in no time.<!--Localizers: Alternate phrases are: "show you the basics", "get you started", "show you how they work" --> {note}'''Tip:''' To make typing easier, turn on [[How to enable the "Word suggestion" feature in Firefox OS|word suggestions]].{/note} __TOC__ =Send a message= {for not fxos2.0} #Open the Messages app [[Image:sms app]]. #Tap the new message button [[Image:Editmessages]] to get started. #In the ''To:'' field you can either type in the phone number of the person you want to send the message to or tap the contact button [[Image:contact button]] to add someone from the Contacts app. #Type in the message field, then tap {button Send} when you're done. ;{note}You can also add a subject to your message by tapping the menu button [[Image:fxos menu]] on the top right corner of the screen and choosing {button Add subject}.{/note} {/for} {for fxos2.0} #Open the Messages app [[Image:messages 2.0]]. #Tap the new message button [[Image:new email 2.0]] to write a new message. #In the ''To:'' field type in the phone number of the recipient or tap the contact button [[Image:add contact 2.0]] to add someone from your Contacts app. Repeat this step if you want to send the message to several people. #Type in the message field, then tap the Send button [[Image:send msg 2.0]] when you're done. ;{note}You can also add a subject to your message by tapping the menu button [[Image:message settings 2.0]] on the top right corner of the screen and choosing {button Add subject}.{/note} {/for} After you send your message, you'll see a screen that shows all the messages between you and the recipient. A spinning circle [[Image:Sending Icon]] next to any of your messages means it's in the process of sending. =Send and receive multimedia attachments= {for not fxos2.0} When creating a message, you can attach a photo, video or music file: #Just tap the paperclip [[Image:MMS attach]] button to the left of the message field. #Select the source of the file you want to send (Video, Wallpaper, Music or Gallery). Choose the Camera option to take a new photo or video. #:[[Image:Choose a source]] [[Template:FxOS1.1]] {note}'''Low memory devices''': If you're on a Firefox OS 1.3T device, images you send will be resized to 300KB or less.{/note} {note}'''Save a file that someone sent you:''' Tap on the message, then tap the file to open it. Tap {button Save}.{/note} {/for} {/for} {for fxos2.0} Attach photo, video or music files to your message: # Tap the paperclip icon [[Image:attach message 2.0]] on the message you're composing. # Choose the file you want to send from the following locations: Video, Music, Gallery or Camera (shoots a new photo or video). #*If you choose a photo from your gallery, you'll be able to crop it before sending the photo. Type '''Done'' to finish attaching it. #*If you've chosen a music or video file, tap [[Image: confirm ringtone]] to finish attaching the file. # When you've attached your files and finished writing your message, tap the Send button [[Image:send msg 2.0]]. {note}'''Save a file that someone sent you:''' Tap on the message, then tap the file to open it. Tap {button Save}.{/note} {/for} =View and reply to messages= When you receive a message, your phone will chime and display a notification at the top of the screen. :{for not fxos2.0}[[Image:Text message alert]]{/for}{for fxos2.0}[[Image:sms notification 2.0]]{/for} #To view all current notifications, drag the notification bar down from the top of the screen. #:{for not fxos2.0}[[Image:Select notification]]{/for} #Tap on a message notification to open it in the Messages app. #Type your reply and tap {for not fxos2.0}{button Send}{/for}{for fxos2.0}the Send button [[Image:send msg 2.0]]{/for}. Of course you can always just open the Messages app to see a list of your messages. #Tap on a conversation to view it. #Type your reply and tap {for not fxos2.0}{button Send}{/for}{for fxos2.0}the Send button [[Image:send msg 2.0]]{/for}. =Forward a sent or received message= Want to share a message with another contact? Follow the steps below: {for not fxos2.0} #Tap on the conversation to open it. Tap the message you want to forward to add a check mark next to it. On some phones, you'll need to press down on the message until the next screen appears. #:[[Image:select sms]] #Tap on the menu on the top right corner of the screen to see the ''Message options'' screen below. Tap {button Forward}. #:[[Image:forward sms]] #In the ''To:'' field, enter the recipient and tap {button Send}. You're all done! #:[[Image:send fwd]] {/for} {for fxos2.0} # Tap on the conversation to open it. # Do a long tap on the message you want to forward until a menu appears. # Choose {button Forward} # Enter the phone number of the person you're forwarding the message to, or click [[Image:add contact 2.0]] to add a person from your contacts. # Tap the Send button [[Image:send msg 2.0]] to finish. {/for} = Delete messages = {for not fxos2.0} #Tap the edit button [[Image:Delete Message]] to bring up the edit messages screen. #Tap the circle next to the messages you want to delete. #Tap the {button Delete} in the upper-right corner. #:[[Image:Delete messages]] #Finally hit {button OK} and the messages will be deleted. {/for} {for fxos2.0} #Tap the menu button [[Image:message settings 2.0]]. #Tap {button Delete Messages}. #Select the messages you want to delete by putting a check mark in the boxes next to them. #;[[Image:delete messages 2.0]] #Tap {button Delete} on the upper-right corner of the screen. #Tap the red {button Delete} button to confirm. {/for} {note}'''Note:''' Photos, videos or music files that you saved will not be deleted.{/note}