Samsung Galaxy A8s User Manual page 80

Apps and features
Viewing messages
Messages are grouped into message threads by contact.
You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming.
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Launch the Messages app and tap CONVERSATIONS or ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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On the messages list, select a contact.
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View your conversation.
To reply to the message, tap Enter message, enter a message, and then tap
Blocking unwanted messages
Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list.
1 Launch the Messages app and tap → Settings → Block numbers and messages →
Blocked messages → BLACK LIST.
→ Add manually or Add from Contacts/Phone log.
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Tap
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Enter a phone number or tick contacts, and then tap DONE.
Setting the message notification
You can change notification sound, display options, and more.
Launch the Messages app, tap → Settings → Notifications, and then tap the switch to
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activate it.
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Change the notification settings.
Setting a message reminder
You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications.
If this feature is not activated, launch the Settings app, tap Accessibility → Notification
reminder, and then tap the switch to activate it. Then, tap the Messages switch to activate it.
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