Messages

1. Download and sign in: Install Messages, open the app, create an account with your phone number or email, verify the code, and set your name and photo. 2. Find contacts and start chatting: Allow contacts access to see who is on Messages, tap New Chat, choose a contact, type your message, and tap Send. 3. Share media and files: Tap the attachment option to send photos, videos, voice notes, documents, or your location, or use the camera to capture and share instantly. 4. Create and manage groups: Start a group chat, add members, set a group name and picture, assign admins if needed, and customize notifications. 5. Stay organized and secure: Pin or archive important chats, mute noisy threads, use search to find messages, enable backups or multi‑device sync, and adjust privacy settings for last seen, read receipts, and blocked users.