How to send text messages and multimedia messages on my Alcatel Idol X

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Text messages (SMS) are short, text-only messages sent over the mobile network. Multimedia messages (MMS) are similar to text messages except they allow you to add images, sounds or other files to the message.
1. Touch APPS.
2. Scroll to and touch Messaging.
3. Touch the Compose icon.
4. Touch the People icon to select recipients from your contacts list.
Or, enter the recipients' mobile phone numbers.
5. Touch Type text message.
6. Enter your message.
7. Touch the Send icon to send the text message or touch the Paperclip icon to make this a multimedia message.
8. Touch the desired option (e.g., Pictures).
9. Touch the desired album.
10. Touch a photo to attach it.
11. Touch the Send icon.
12. The message has been sent.