How To Read / Send SMS From Facebook Messenger on Android

To try it out, just open Messenger, tap on Settings (the person icon), select "SMS" from the list, and enable "Default SMS app." After doing so, you'll be able to view and respond to any SMS convos within Messenger. SMS messages will show up in purple while Messenger conversations will be blue.

1. How do I access SMS on Android?
2. Should I use SMS or MMS?
3. What is the difference between a text message and a SMS message?
4. How do I SMS?
5. How can I read my text messages on my computer without my phone?
6. How can I read my text messages online?
7. How do I convert SMS to MMS?
8. What does only send SMS and MMS messages mean?
9. What is Samsung default messaging app?
10. What does SMS mean when you send a text message?
11. What is the purpose of SMS texting?
12. Do you get charged for SMS text messages?

How do I access SMS on Android?

Go to messages.android.com on the computer or other device you want to text from. You'll see a big QR code on the right side of this page. Open up Android Messages on your smartphone. Tap the icon with three vertical dots at the top and to the far right.

Should I use SMS or MMS?

Supported Media: SMS can only support media via links that are attached within a text. MMS allows you to embed rich media, such as images, audio files, short video clips and GIFs. Cost: MMS messages typically cost more than SMS because MMS messages transmit more data. The price for bulk SMS and MMS varies by provider.

What is the difference between a text message and a SMS message?

SMS is an abbreviation for Short Message Service, which is a fancy name for a text message. However, while you might refer to a variety of different message types as simply a “text” in your daily life, the difference is that an SMS message contains only text (no pictures or videos) and is limited to 160 characters.

How do I SMS?

Send & receive text messages in Messages

1. Open the Messages app .
2. Tap Compose .
3. In "To," enter the names, phone numbers, or email addresses that you'd like to message. You can also pick from your top contacts or your whole contact list.

How can I read my text messages on my computer without my phone?

Top Apps to Receive SMS on PC

1. MightyText. The MightyText app is like a remote control device that lets you send and receive texts, photos and emails from your PC or even a tablet. ...
2. Pinger Textfree Web. The Pinger Textfree Web service lets you send texts to any phone number for free. ...
3. DeskSMS. ...
4. Pushbullet. ...
5. MySMS.

How can I read my text messages online?

Below are the steps on how to access text messages online:

1. Install MySMS on your mobile device.
2. Go to MySMS web page.
3. Register the app with your telephone number. Then you can find all your messages on the webpage.

How do I convert SMS to MMS?

Press Menu button and go to Settings. There will be an option called 'Input Mode' or Encoding. You will see 3-4 options in it. If 'Automatic' or Unicode is selected, that means that your device is converting SMS to MMS automatically in Android.

What does only send SMS and MMS messages mean?

You can send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages through the Messages by Google app . Messages are considered texts and don't count toward your data usage. Your data usage is also free when you turn on chat features (RCS). ... Read and send messages using Messages. Attach and save photos, videos, and audio.

What is Samsung default messaging app?

Read more: Check out CNET's Galaxy S21 review and Galaxy S21 Ultra review. Google Messages is the default text messaging app on most Android phones, and has a chat feature built in to it that enables advanced features -- many of which are similar to what you'd find in Apple's iMessage.

What does SMS mean when you send a text message?

SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly known as texting. It's a way to send text-only messages of up to 160 characters between phones.

What is the purpose of SMS texting?

Another purpose of SMS text messaging is to provide a means of communication that individuals can use when it is most appropriate for them. For example, when you receive a text message from someone, you can wait to respond until it is most convenient for you.

Do you get charged for SMS text messages?

SMS fees are pure profit for the cellular carriers. They're basically free for carriers to send, but they can often cost ten cents or more per message. ... Given these extortionate fees, it's no surprise that a variety of apps are springing up that allow people to send text messages for free and avoid the carriers.