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Google Pixel 7
Android 13
1. Find "Start chat"
Press the message icon.
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Press Start chat.
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2. Select recipient
Press To and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
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Press the required contact.
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3. Write text
Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.
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4. Send text message
Press the send icon when you've finished your text message.
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5. Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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