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How to Use the Samsung Messages App
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Set as default: Go to Settings > Apps & Notifications > Default apps > SMS app > select Messages. Start chat: Tap the text message icon > choose recipients > type your message > Send. To send emojis, tap the smiley face to display the emoji keyboard. For GIFs, tap GIF. For stickers, tap the square smiley face icon.
This article explains how to set Samsung Messages as your default messaging app, start a chat, send GIFs, and more. Instructions apply to the latest version of the Samsung Messages. Some features are only available for phones with Android 8.0 or later. How to Make Samsung Messages Your Default App
Samsung Messages is typically the default messaging app on any Samsung device. However, if you changed the default setting at some point, here's how to change it back. Open the phone's Settings app. Select Apps & Notifications > Default apps > SMS app. Select Messages. How to Start a New Samsung Messages Chat
Want to send a quick message to your crew? Here's how: From the Home screen, tap the Messages app. Tap the text message icon in the lower-right corner. Select the people you want to add to the chat from the Contacts, Groups, or Recents categories. Or, go to the Recipient field and either enter a name to select them from your contacts list or manually enter a phone number. You can also tap the person icon in the upper-right corner to open your contacts. Tap the Enter message field, and type your message. When you're ready, select Send. If you exit a message before sending it, it's automatically saved as a draft. How to Schedule a Samsung Message
You can schedule messages for delivery up to a year from the current date. This feature is convenient for sending everything from business-related texts to personal ones acknowledging special occasions to friends and family. Tap the Messages app and select the text message icon. Tap the Enter message field, and enter your message. Tap the add icon (+). Select Schedule message. Choose the date and time to send your message. How to Send GIFs Emojis and Stickers in Samsung Messages
If you have a Galaxy S8 smartphone or newer, it's possible to add GIFs, emojis, and stickers to your messages. Here's how: Tap the Messages app and select the text message icon. For emojis, tap the smiley face to display the emoji keyboard. For GIFs, tap GIF. For stickers, tap the square smiley face icon. Tap the text box or the keyboard icon in the lower-left corner to return to the keyboard. About Samsung Messages
All Galaxy phones come with the Samsung Messages app. It's ideal if you frequently text with other Samsung users, as everyone can take advantage of features specific to those devices. In 2021, the company released Samsung Messages for Windows 10, available from the Microsoft Store. You can use it to send and receive messages on your PC. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use the Emoji Keyboard for Galaxy Phones How to Schedule a Text Message on an iPhone How to Send a Text Message to a Group How to Message on Tinder How to Send Voice Messages on iPhone How to Text a GIF on iPhone and Android How To Set Up and Use the Signal Messaging App How to Use Google Chat How to Make a Memoji on Android How to Add Emoji to Your iPhone Keyboard How to Find and Use Skype Emoji The 7 Best Texting Apps for Android How to Set up and Use the Google Duo Chat App How to View and Type Emojis on a Computer Can You Text on Fitbit Versa? How to Send GIFs on iPhone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies