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Turning on SMS Messaging

Samsung A5 on Android 5.0.2

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Learn how to download the Google Hangouts app and set it as your default messaging app.

  1. Step 1 of 8:

    From the Home screen, tap Google.

    Step 1/8

  2. Step 2 of 8:

    Tap Hangouts.

    Step 2/8

  3. Step 3 of 8:

    Tap the Navigation icon.

    Step 3/8

  4. Step 4 of 8:

    Tap Settings.

    Step 4/8

  5. Step 5 of 8:

    Tap SMS.

    Step 5/8

  6. Step 6 of 8:

    Tap SMS disabled.

    Step 6/8

  7. Step 7 of 8:

    Tap OK.

    Step 7/8

  8. Step 8 of 8:

    You've completed the steps!

    Step 8/8

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