Step-by-Step Guide to Create Group Texts on iPhone and Android

To create a group for text messaging on an iPhone, you can use the Messages app. In a single group chat, you can add up to 32 people.

Steps to create a group text on iPhone:

1. Locate and tap on the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the Compose button in the top-right corner.
3. In the “To” field, add the recipients' contacts or names of people you want in your text group.
4. Once all the contacts are added, type your message in the text field.
5. Tap the Send button (the upward arrow) icon to send your messages.

To change the group name and photo, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Message app.
2. Find and open the group chat you want to rename.
3. Tap on Group Name at the top of the conversation.
4. Click on “Change Name and Photo”.

If you have already made a group and want to add someone to your text group, simply follow these steps:

1. Go to the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the group where you want to add participants.
3. Tap on the group name, which is located at the top of the conversation.
4. Tap on the button that shows people who are available for conversation.
5. Tap Add Contact, then enter the new recipient’s phone number or contact name.
   (Or tap +, then choose a contact from the list.)

You can easily leave a group conversation if there are at least three participants in the conversation. Steps to leave a group text on iPhone:

1. Go to the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the group you want to leave.
3. Tap the group name at the top of the conversation.
4. Scroll down and tap “Leave this Conversation” to leave the group conversation.

Most Android devices use Google Messages as the default messaging app. The steps to create a text messaging group may vary depending on your Android version. You can add up to 20 to 25 participants in a group when using Android's group text messaging app.

Steps to create a group text on Android:

1. Open the Messaging app on your Android phone.
2. Tap the message icon at the bottom of the screen to create a new conversation.
3. Tap on “Create Group.”
4. Select the contacts you want to add to the group (or type their contact number if they aren’t saved).
5. Tap “Next.”
6. Create a name for the group and click “Done.”

If you have already made a group on your Android phone and want to add someone to your messaging group, simply follow these steps:

1. Go to the Messages app.
2. Click on the group you want to rename.
3. Tap on the group name at the top of the conversation.
4. Click on the “Group Name” Option, enter the new name, and tap Save.

If you have already made a group on your Android phone and want to add someone to your messaging group, simply follow these steps:

1. Go to the Messages app.
2. Tap on the group where you want to add someone.
3. Tap on the group name at the top of the conversation.
4. Click on the “Add People” button.
5. Add people from your contact list (or type their number), and click the “Next” option.

Sometimes, you have to leave the messaging group for various reasons. To leave a group text message on an Android phone, follow these steps:

1. Open the group chat in your Messages app.
2. Tap the group name at the top of the conversation.
3. Scroll down and select “Leave Group.”

Creating a group for text messaging is a simple way to stay connected with multiple people at once. Using your phone’s built-in messaging app, you can easily create, name, manage, or even leave sms group chats.

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Whether you're using an iPhone or an Android device, setting up a group chat takes just a few steps.

In iPhone (iMessage): Open Messages > Tap Compose > Add contacts in “To” field > Send message.
In Android: Open Messages > Tap Compose > Add contacts > Create group name > Send message.

Yes, you can add someone who doesn’t have an iPhone to an iMessage group, but the communication protocol will change during texting. The message will be sent as a standard SMS or MMS message.

Samsung phones use the “Messages” app to send and receive SMS. To create a group:

• Open the Samsung “Messages” app and tap the New Conversation icon.
• You can select a contact to add to your group.
• After your group is created, type your message and click on send.