Sending a text with an attachment

LG G5 on Android 8.0.0

Compose and send a standard SMS message with your device's text messaging app. You can send a text message to an individual or a group.

  1. Step 1/11

    From the Home screen, tap the Messages icon.

    The indicator is in the bottom left.
  2. Step 2/11

    Tap the Plus sign icon.

    The indicator is in the bottom right.
  3. Step 3/11

    Enter a contact's name.

    The indicator is towards the left.
  4. Step 4/11

    Select the contact.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  5. Step 5/11

    Tap the Enter message field.

    The indicator is in the center.
  6. Step 6/11

    Compose your message.

    The indicator is in the center.
  7. Step 7/11

    Tap the Add attachment icon.

    Note: For this tutorial, we're selecting an image file. You can choose other types of attachments to send in a text, but steps may vary slightly based on what type of file you choose.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  8. Step 8/11

    Tap Image.

    The indicator is towards the left.
  9. Step 9/11

    Select an image.

    The indicator is towards the left.
  10. Step 10/11

    When you're finished, tap Send.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  11. Step 11/11

    You've completed the steps!

    There are no indicators associated with this step.

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