Deleting Messages; Message Search - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Message Threads
Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped
into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see
all the messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and
displays a contact on the screen. Message threads are listed
in the order in which they were received, with the latest
message displayed at the top.
To open a threaded message follow these steps:
1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging
Tap the message thread you want to view.
2. Press and hold the message thread to display the
following options:
• Delete: displays a confirmation dialog box that when pressed,
deletes the entire thread.
• Add to Contacts: allows you to add a message sender to your
Contacts list. This option only displays if the sender is not
already in your Contacts list.
• View contact: displays the contact's information. This option
only displays if the sender is in your Contacts list.
• Add to spam numbers: places the number on a spam list.
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Deleting Messages

Deleting a single message thread
1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging
2. Press and hold a message thread, then tap Delete.
3. At the Delete prompt, tap OK to delete or Cancel to
cancel.
Deleting multiple message threads
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1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging
2. Press
3. Tap each message thread you want to delete. A
checkmark displays beside each thread you select.
4. Tap Delete.
5. At the Delete prompt, tap OK to delete or Cancel to
cancel.

Message Search

You can search through your messages by using the
Message Search feature.
1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging
2. Tap
Delete threads.
Search.
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