- 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.
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 Insider3. 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 Insider4. 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 InsiderYour 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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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.
- From the Home screen, swipe the app list up.
- Swipe over to the screen with the “Messages” app, then tap the icon to open it.
- Select the message thread that contains the individual message you want to forward.
- Tap and hold your finger on the message you wish to forward.
- A “Message options” menu will appear. Tap “Forward“.
- 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.