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  • 1.

    From the home screen, tap the Messenger icon

  • 2.

    Tap the Compose icon

  • 3.

    Enter the first few letters of the name of the contact you wish to send the message to and then tap the contact’s name

  • 4.

    Tap the check mark

  • 5.

    To send the message to a number that isn’t in your contacts, tap the dial pad

  • 6.

    Enter the number and then tap the check mark

  • 7.

    Enter the text of the message and then tap the Send icon