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Google Pixel 5

Android 11.0

Write and send text message on your Google Pixel 5 Android 11.0

A text message is a message that can be sent to other mobile phones. If you can't send and receive text messages as soon as you've inserted your SIM, you need to set up your phone for text messaging.

Step 1 of 7

1. Find "Start chat"

Press the message icon.

Step 2 of 7

1. Find "Start chat"

Press Start chat.

Step 3 of 7

2. Select recipient

Press To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.

Step 4 of 7

2. Select recipient

Press the required contact.

Step 5 of 7

3. Write text

Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.

Step 6 of 7

4. Send text message

Press the send icon when you've finished your text message.

Step 7 of 7

5. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Start chat"

Press the message icon.

Press Start chat.

2. Select recipient

Press To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.

Press the required contact.

3. Write text

Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.

4. Send text message

Press the send icon when you've finished your text message.

5. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.