How to Use the Samsung Messages App on a Galaxy Phone or Tablet?

Last Update date : 2023-08-14

Messages is software that lets you stay in touch with all of your contacts on your Galaxy tablet or phone. Sending emoticons, sending images, or even simply saying hello quickly is now simpler than ever. You can do so much with your messages, such as silence chats or choose unique message tones for particular friends.

Learn more about how to use Samsung Messages:

To help you fully understand the two types of messages in the Samsung Messages app, let's split them down.

  • Text Messages (SMS): The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s message service.
  • Multimedia Messages (MMS): The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as pictures, videos, and audio messages) to and from other phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message service.

 Learn how to create and send messages:

1 Navigate to and open the Messages app, and then tap the Compose icon in the lower right-hand corner. You can also tap a previous conversation.
2 Select your desired recipient(s). You can type the name of a contact or a phone number.
3 Type out your message. If you’d like to insert an attachment, tap the Gallery or Camera icons to the left of the text box. You can also tap Add (the plus icon) for additional attachment options.
4 When you're finished, tap Send (the arrow icon).

Everything you need to create the ideal greeting is available in Messages, including the ability to schedule a message in advance.

1 Open Messages on your device, and then tap Compose in the lower right-hand corner.
2 Select the desired recipient(s), and then tap the Enter message field. Write out your text.
3 Tap Add (the plus sign). If you don't see the plus sign, tap the arrow on the left side.
4 Then, tap Schedule message. Set the date and time you want your text message to be delivered. It can be up to a year from the current date. When you're finished, tap Done. You can also tap the option to set a schedule later.

Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the message will be automatically saved as a draft.

Your messages may be organized into Conversation categories for easy finding. For instance, perhaps you need to keep track of the many group conversations with your buddies. Just establish a few categories so you can locate your messages.

1 Navigate to and open the Messages app, and then tap More Options (the three vertical dots).
2 Tap Settings, and then tap the switch next to Conversation Categories to turn it on. Next, tap Conversation Categories.
3 Tap Add category, add your desired name, and then tap Add.
4 On the next page, tap the search bar to search for and select conversations to add to the category.
5 To view your new category, navigate back to Messages, and then select its name at the top. From here, tap Add conversations. Choose your desired conversations for that category, and then tap Done.
6 If you need to remove one or more categories, tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Edit categories, and then touch and hold the desired category. Tap Delete or Delete all at the bottom.
8 Whenever you want to view a certain category or find a particular conversation, just go to the Conversation categories page to make it easy to find. It will all be laid out for you in one place.

Make sure to remember to respond to the messages you've received! You may see fresh messages in a few different ways:

  • Swipe down from the top of the screen, hit the New message notification, and you may see messages from the Notification panel.
  • Simply open the Messages app and touch the discussion that contains the new message to view any new messages.
  • If you configure the new Bubbles feature, you may also view your messages in a pop-up chat head.
  • Tap Play to begin playing an audio or video attachment from a multimedia message.
1 Select Conversation, then choose Message.
2 Press and Hold, then Select Star Message.
1 Select Conversation.
2 Choose Message.
3 Press and hold
4 Locate Three Dots.
5 Press "Pin to Top".

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