We show you how to use it below.
Instructions in this article apply to smartphones withAndroid 5.0 Lollipop or later.
What Can Google Messages Do?
Google Messages supports all the features you’d expect from a messaging app.
Messages also has a recently used emoji section that lets you quickly access your favorite emojis.
Tap and hold a message, then star it.
Find it again easily by going to your starred messages category.
With Messages, it’s easy to send and receive payments viaGoogle Pay.
you’re able to even schedule text messages andhave Android read your messages aloud.
It prompts you to do so when you open it.
Just follow the onscreen instructions.
you could also change the default messaging app in your machine’s prefs.
TapStart Chatto send a message.
If you’re unable to send messages right away, power cycle your phone.
Tap theTofield and enter the phone number, email, or name of the person you want to contact.
Tap the desired contact to open your conversations.
Alternatively, chooseStart group conversationto begin texting multiple people at the same time.
bang out your message.
Tapping thePicturesymbol allows you to attach a photo from your gallery.
When you’re ready, selectSMSto send the message.
Here’s how:
fire up the conversation and tapMore(thethree dotsin the upper-right corner).
Here you might fill out more details like the contact’s name, address, and email.
Tap the number you want to add, then selectAdd to contacts.
To block a number, tapDetails, then tapBlock and report spamon the next screen.
Here’s how:
Open theGoogle Messages websitein any web surfing app.
launch the Messages app on your phone.
From the main screen, tap thethree dotsin the upper-right corner, then tapMessagesfor web.
TapEnable dark modefor a more comfortable messaging experience in low-light tweaks.
TapQR code scannerand scan theQR codeon the Google Messages website.
The Google Messages interface loads in the surfing app.
To schedule a text, compose your message as normal, then press and holdSend.
You’ll be given the option to set a day and time for the message to be delivered.
