Have questions about your text messages?
Text messages make it easier to share your life with those you care about. However, it can also bring up a few questions or issues that you might run into.
The information on this page will let you know the options and features AT&T provides to make your texting safe, effortless and enjoyable!
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What does Advanced Messaging offer?
With Advanced Messaging, you get:
• File transfer sizes of up to 10MB (up to 100MB for select devices)
• Read and delivery receipts for messages
• Notification showing when the person you're messaging with is typing
• More contacts in group messages
• Stickers, GIFs, animated pictures, emojis, and more through digital content providers and stores
• Chatbot communication with your favorite brands (currently available on select Samsung smartphones)
Learn how to set up & user Advanced Messaging
AT&T Messaging
What is AT&T Messaging?
AT&T Messaging enables you to send texts, photos, and short videos, keeping you connected while you’re on the move.
Note: To use messaging, you'll need to change to a plan that includes messaging.
Need to set up AT&T Messaging?
Once you have messages on your smartphone, you can use your tablet app to send and receive messages.
1. Make sure your tablet has Android® OS version 4.4 or higher installed
2. Download and install the AT&T Messages for Tablet app from Google Play on your tablet.
3. Sign in with your user ID.
Need to back up & sync AT&T Messages?
You can activate AT&T Messages Backup & Sync on any supported smartphone. Then, when you first open the messaging app on a supported smartphone, you’ll get the option to use AT&T Messages Backup & Sync.
You can also opt in anytime from the messaging app, by selecting Settings, then AT&T Messages Backup & Sync.
Learn how to back up and sync messages in the cloud, download messages to your new phone, and text from your tablet.
Visit the Community How-To.