Samsung forward text messages to another number

Samsung forward text messages to another number

  • You can forward a text message from your Android phone using most popular texting apps.
  • Different apps have different methods for forwarding texts, but the basic method is similar for most apps.
  • Using the Message+ app for your Android device, you can forward multiple text messages to multiple contacts at the same time.
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Have you ever needed to forward a text message to another person, but weren't sure how? If you're using an Android device, the process is pretty simple. 

If you've ever forwarded an email before, forwarding a text message isn't much different. The exact steps will differ depending on what messaging app you use, but the basic idea remains the same.

Here's how to forward a text message on Android mobile devices.

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How to forward a text from an Android device

For the purposes of this guide, we'll use the Verizon Message+ app.

1. Open the texting app you usually use and tap on the conversation that includes the text message(s) you're trying to forward.

Find a text message that you want to forward. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

2. Tap and hold one of the text messages that you want to forward. When a menu pops up, tap on "Forward Message."

Select the "Forward Message" option. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

3. Select all of the text messages you want to forward by tapping on them one by one. When you're ready to forward the message, tap the arrow icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.

You can forward multiple messages from a single conversation. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

4. Tap on the contact(s) to whom you'd like to forward the text message. The icon next to their name or phone number should appear as a circle with a check mark inside. When you're ready to send the message, tap on the blue circle with the paper plane icon inside.

Pick who you'd like to send the messages to. Chrissy Montelli/Business Insider

Your text message(s) should now have successfully forwarded to the person you selected.

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Chrissy Montelli is a writer and content creator originally from Long Island, NY. She is the author of two poetry chapbooks, Heart Float (Bottlecap Press) and Going to Ithaca (Ghost City Press), as well as various online publications. Read more from her at chrissymontelli.wordpress.com.

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Samsung forward text messages to another number

Learning to forward a text message from the Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone can be tricky. Once you learn how the first time though, it’s a breeze. Just follow these steps.

  1. From the Home screen, swipe the app list up.
  2. Swipe over to the screen with the “Messages” app, then tap the icon to open it.
  3. Select the message thread that contains the individual message you want to forward.
  4. Tap and hold your finger on the message you wish to forward.
  5. A “Message options” menu will appear. Tap “Forward“.
  6. A screen will appear where you can send the message to a new recipient  Tap the contacts icon on the right side or enter the phone number in the “Recipient” field. Modify the message as you like, then tap the “Send” button when ready.

You’re done! You have successfully forwarded a text message from your Samsung Galaxy S9.

Note that you cannot forward entire message threads, just individual text messages.

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Can I automatically forward text messages to another number?

You may use SMS Forwarder APK to automatically forward text messages to any designated phone number or email address. The software will do the rest; you have to specify the phone numbers or email addresses to send SMS to and the kind of messages you want to forward.

Can I forward text messages to another phone automatically Samsung?

If you're using Android, you can install an text forwarding app like “Auto Forward SMS to PC/Phone” and set a phone number (on another smartphone) as the recipient of forwards. Both phones will technically now receive the same messages.

How do I forward text messages and calls to another phone?

Androids on a GSM Network Head to your Phone app. Tap on the three-dot menu icon, and tap “Settings” or “Call settings.” Tap “Call forwarding.”