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Samsung Galaxy S8

Android 7.0

I can't send and receive text messages on my Samsung Galaxy S8 Android 7.0

Cause 3 of 3: The SMS isn't written correctly

To send an SMS, it needs to be written and sent correctly.

Solution: See how to write and send a text message.

Step 1 of 8

Find "COMPOSE"

Press Messages.

Step 2 of 8

Find "COMPOSE"

Press the new message icon.

Step 3 of 8

Find "COMPOSE"

Press COMPOSE.

Step 4 of 8

Select recipient

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

Step 5 of 8

Select recipient

Press the required contact.

Step 6 of 8

Write text

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

Step 7 of 8

Send text message

Press SEND when you've written your text message.

Step 8 of 8

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1 Find "COMPOSE"

Press Messages.

Press the new message icon.

Press COMPOSE.

2 Select recipient

Press the search field 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 SEND when you've written your text message.

5 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.