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Group texts are a convenient way to communicate with multiple people at once, whether it\u2019s for work, family or fun. However, sometimes, you may want to add more people to an existing group text or leave one that you\u2019re no longer interested in. We\u2019ll show you how to do both of these things on your Android device.<\/p>\n
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Message app on Android<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHow to start a group text on Android<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you want to start a new group text or add more people to an existing one, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone\u2019s manufacturer.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n\nOpen your Messages app<\/strong>.<\/li>\nTap on the quote bubble icon<\/strong> to start a new conversation.<\/li>\nIn the search bar, you can add the recipients<\/strong> by either typing in their phone number or their names.<\/li>\nIf you have saved contacts, you can also tap on the plus icon<\/strong> to select them from your list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to start a group text on Android<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nAdd everyone you\u2019d like to add to the group text, then write your message<\/strong> to start it.<\/li>\nNext, tap on the arrow icon<\/strong> to send it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to start a group text on Android<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMORE: TOP ANDROID PHONES OF 2024<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nHow to add people to a group text<\/strong><\/h2>\nNow, here’s how you can add additional people to an existing group text, whether you created it or were added to it.<\/p>\n
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone\u2019s manufacturer.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n\nOpen the contacts app<\/strong>.<\/li>\nFind the group chat<\/strong> in question.<\/li>\nTap on the name of the group<\/strong> chat at the top.<\/li>\nTap on add\/remove recipients<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to add people to a group chat on Android<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nSelect the contacts<\/strong> that you want to add to the group.<\/li>\nTap on Done<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to add people to a group chat on Android<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMORE: HOW TO HIDE PHOTOS ON ANDROID FROM SNOOPS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nHow to leave a group text<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you want to leave a group text that you created or were added to, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone\u2019s manufacturer.<\/i><\/p>\n\nFind the group chat<\/strong> in question.<\/li>\nHighlight it<\/strong> and hold until options come up<\/strong>.<\/li>\nFirst, mute further notifications<\/strong> from that group chat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to leave a group text on Android<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nThen highlight and hold again<\/strong>.<\/li>\nSelect Delete<\/strong>.<\/li>\nIt will ask if you want to permanently delete this conversation<\/strong>. Select Delete<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to leave a group text on Android<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThis will remove you from the group text and delete the conversation from your device. However, the other participants will still be able to see the group text and continue the conversation without you. You will not receive any more messages from the group unless someone adds you back.<\/p>\n
MORE: STOP BEING BOMBARDED BY UNWANTED GROUP CHATS AND EMAILS ON YOUR ANDROID<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nKurt’s key takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\nGroup texts are a great way to stay in touch with your friends, family or colleagues. However, sometimes you may want to change who is in the group or leave it altogether. With these simple steps, you can easily add or remove people from a group text on your Android device. You can also delete the conversation from your device if you want to. Just remember that deleting the conversation will not delete it from the other participants\u2019 devices.<\/p>\n
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