How to Forward a Text Message on iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Enable "Flash Briefing"
To forward a text message on iPhone, you first need to enable "Flash Briefing" in your iPhone settings. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to Settings > General > Flash Briefing
- Turn Flash Briefing on
Step 2: Search for the Message
Once you’ve enabled "Flash Briefing", you can search for the message you want to forward. Here’s how:
- Tap on the Search icon in the top right corner of the screen
- Type the phone number or name of the person you want to forward the message to
- Select the message you want to forward from the search results
Step 3: Choose the Forwarding Method
You have two options for forwarding a text message on iPhone:
- Text Message: Tap on the Text Message button to choose from three options:
- Save as New Message: Saves the message as a new text message
- Send as : Taps on the app icon of the chosen app (e.g. SMS, iMessage, or WhatsApp)
- Send as New Conversation: Taps on the New Conversation button to start a new conversation
- Save to Drafts: Taps on the Saved button to save the message to your Drafts folder
Step 4: Set the Forwarding Options
Before you forward the message, you need to set the options. Here’s how:
- Tap on the Delivery button
- Choose the Delivery Method: Select the option that suits your needs:
- Delivery : Taps on the Delivery option to choose the delivery method
- Delivered: Taps on the Delivered option to view the message in your Sent folder
- Missing Message: Taps on the Missing Message option to mark the message as missing
- Tap on the Message List button
- Add the person you want to forward the message to
Step 5: Review and Send the Message
Before you send the message, review it one last time to make sure everything is correct. Here’s how:
- Review the message: Taps on the Review button
- Check the message for spelling and grammar errors
- Send: Taps on the Send button to send the message
Tips and Tricks
- You can also forward a message to a specific contact by tapping on their name in the message list
- If you want to forward a message from another person, you need to add them as a contact first
- You can also forward a message to a specific phone number by typing it directly in the message field
Common Issues and Solutions
- Message not delivered: Check that the person’s phone is not turned off or that they have received your message
- Message not delivered: Check that the message is not blocked by the person’s phone or that they have not disabled the Flash Briefing feature
- Message sent as error: Check that the person’s phone is not turned off or that they have not blocked your number
By following these steps and tips, you should be able to forward a text message on iPhone with ease. Remember to always review the message before sending it to ensure that everything is correct, and if you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to contact your iPhone support team for assistance.