How to forward messages on Android

If you want to forward a message to someone else on Android devices, you don't need to retype or use the copy/paste command. Instead, you can use the forwarding function on the device. In the article below, Quantrimang will guide you how to forward messages on Android phones.

The process is a little different depending on which messaging platform you're using, but the steps are simple and largely the same.

Here are instructions for forwarding SMS messages on stock Android and Samsung Android messaging apps .

How to forward messages on pure Android

1. In the stock Android Messages app, open a conversation containing the message you want to forward.
2. Press and hold on that message.
3. Click on the 3 horizontal dots icon in the right corner of the screen.
4. From this list, select the person you want to forward the message to. Or to send to someone not on the list, tap New Message .
5. The forwarded message will appear in the message box. You can add or edit this message as needed. When you're done, click the Send button (the arrow pointing to the right) to forward the message.

How to forward messages on Samsung phones

1. Open a conversation containing the message you want to forward.
2. Press and hold that message.
3. Select Forward .
4. Find a contact via the Conversations or Contacts tab . Click the name of the person you want to send a message to. You can select multiple contacts if you want.
5. Click Done .
6. The forwarded message will appear in the message box. You can add or edit the message as needed. When you're done, click the Send button (right-pointing arrow) to forward the message.

Why can't I forward messages on Android?

If you don't see the option to forward a message, it's possible that you've selected multiple messages at once or accidentally selected an entire conversation. Unlike messaging apps like WhatsApp , most SMS apps don't allow you to forward multiple messages at once. If you're having trouble, try forwarding one message at a time.