Motorola moto E - Manual (Page 65)

Messaging and Internet 57
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From home, tap Apps > Messaging > > Settings.
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SMS Enabled: Tap SMS Enabled and then tap Default SMS app to select an alternate
messaging app (such as Google Hangouts).
Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messaging (for example, Google
Hangouts), you will not be able to use the Messaging app unless you return it as the default
messaging app.
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Delete old messages: Check to delete messages as limits are reached.
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Text message limit: Tap to change the maximum number of text messages to store in each
conversation thread. (This does not include locked messages.)
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Multimedia message limit: Tap to change maximum messages per conversation.
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Multimedia (MMS) messages: Tap to change maximum messages per conversation.
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Manage messages stored on your SIM card Tap to change message storage for your
SIM card.
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Group messaging: Tap to choose if MMS is used to send a single message when there are
multiple recipients.
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Auto-retrieve: Tap to let your phone automatically retrieve MMS messages.
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Roaming auto-retrieve: Automatically retrieve messages while in a roaming state.
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Notifications: Tap to have phone message notifications appear in the status bar.
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Sound: Tap to choose the notification ringtone from a list.
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Vibrate: Tap to have your phone to vibrate when it receives a message.
Chat Using Hangouts
Hangouts is Google's instant messaging app that uses your Google Account to keep you in touch
with friends and family. It can also be used as your phone's default text messaging app .You can
move a conversation between devices and friends can see what device you're on. You can also
video chat instead of texting.
To use more advanced functions, sign up for a Google+ account. To add a Google account, see
Account Settings . To add contacts to your circles, use your Gmail account.
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For more information and settings, from home, tap Apps > Hangouts > > Help &
feedback.
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From home, tap Apps > Hangouts .
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Start a new Hangout: Type a name email, phone number or a circle name and then tap a
suggestion from the pop up list.