Messaging and Internet 79Forward multiple messages■ In threads, tap a conversation and > select messages, tap the check boxes that appear nextto the messages, and tap to add a recipient.Read a MessageYou can see on the start screen when you've received a message.You can view the messages between you and a contact in one conversation thread. The thread cancontain text and multimedia messages.1. Tap Messaging.2. To read a message, tap a conversation.Tip: To prevent others from accidentally seeing notifications about your messages on the lock screen,swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > lock screen > Choose an app toshow detailed status > none.If you’re unable to open a multimedia message, check the following:● Your mobile subscription supports multimedia messages.● Your data connection is switched on. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS> cellular+SIM, and switch Data connection to on .You can send text messages that are longer than the character limit for a single message. Longermessages are sent as two or more messages. Your service provider may charge accordingly. Characterswith accents, other marks, or some language options, take more space, and limit the number ofcharacters that can be sent in a single message.