Sending a message on a Motorola phone is a straightforward process using the built-in Messages app.
Here's how to compose and send a text message (SMS) or multimedia message (MMS) on your device:
Step-by-Step Guide to Sending a Message
The process involves opening the messaging application, creating a new message, adding your recipient(s), typing your content, and finally sending it.
- Open the Messages app.
- Locate the Messages app icon on your home screen or in the app drawer and tap it to open the application.
- Touch the New Message icon.
- According to the reference, the next step is to touch an icon, represented as
.. On most Android phones, including Motorola devices, this icon typically looks like a plus sign (+) or a speech bubble with a plus inside, usually located in the bottom corner of the screen, indicating "Compose" or "New Message". Tap this icon to start composing.
- According to the reference, the next step is to touch an icon, represented as
- Enter Recipients and Type Your Message.
- In the 'To' field, start typing the name or phone number of the person you want to message. Your phone may suggest contacts as you type. Select the contact(s) from the list. You can typically add multiple recipients to send a group message.
- Touch the text field below the recipient area and type your message using the onscreen keyboard.
- Add Attachments or Emojis (Optional).
- The reference mentions optional steps for enhancing your message:
- To add an attachment: Touch the icon(s) indicated as
,or.. These icons usually represent actions like "Attach," "Paperclip," or "Gallery," allowing you to add photos, videos, audio files, or other documents to your message (which turns the SMS into an MMS). - To add a smiley or other icons: Touch the icon indicated as
.. on the onscreen keyboard. This icon is commonly an emoji face (like 😊) or a smiley icon on the keyboard layout itself, providing access to emojis, GIFs, and stickers.
- To add an attachment: Touch the icon(s) indicated as
- The reference mentions optional steps for enhancing your message:
- Send the Message.
- Finally, touch the icon represented as
.. This icon is almost always depicted as a paper airplane or a send arrow, usually located next to the text entry field. Tapping this icon will send your message to the specified recipient(s).
- Finally, touch the icon represented as
Summary Table of Actions
| Step | Action | Typical Icon Representation | Reference Icon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open App | Messages icon (speech bubble) | N/A |
| 2 | Compose New Message | + or New Message icon | . |
| 3 | Enter Recipients & Type Text | Keyboard entry field, 'To' field | N/A |
| 4a | Add Attachment (Optional) | Paperclip or Gallery icon | , or . |
| 4b | Add Emoji/Icon (Optional) | Smiley/Emoji face on keyboard | . |
| 5 | Send Message | Paper airplane or Send arrow icon | . |
By following these steps, you can easily send messages from your Motorola smartphone.
