How to send text messages and multimedia messages on my Samsung Galaxy A8

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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. Swipe up or down to view Apps.
2. Touch Messages.
3. Touch the Compose icon.
4. Enter the recipientʼs mobile phone number or select someone from your contacts list.
5. Touch COMPOSE.
6. Enter your message.
7. Touch Send to send the text message or touch the Paperclip icon to make this a multimedia message.
8. Touch a photo to attach it.
9. Touch Send.
10. The message has been sent.