To forward a text message on a Samsung Galaxy, open the Messages app, long-press the specific message bubble you want to forward, tap Forward from the pop-up menu, then enter the recipient and send. This three-tap process works whether you need to share an address, a confirmation code, or any other text without retyping it. If you accidentally delete a message you meant to forward, you can still recover deleted messages on messenger, but if you sent something by mistake, you may need to recall a text message on Android instead.
Forwarding in Samsung Messages vs. Google Messages
The slight difference in where the Forward option appears depends on which messaging app you use. In Google Messages (often preinstalled on newer Galaxy models), long-pressing a message shows a row of icons at the top of the screen, and you tap the three-dot menu there to find Forward. Both apps achieve the same result, but knowing this difference saves you from hunting for the option.
Step-by-step: Forwarding a single text
- Open the Messages app and navigate to the conversation containing the message you wish to forward.
- Long-press the specific message bubble you want to forward until a pop-up menu appears.
- Tap the Forward option from the menu, enter the recipient in the To field, and tap send.
That is the entire process. There is no need to copy, paste, or retype anything. The forwarded message arrives as a quoted or attached text in the recipient's conversation.
Adding a comment to your forwarded message
Before you tap send, you can type additional context into the text field below the forwarded message. This is useful when you want to explain why you are sharing the message or add a personal note. For instance, you might write "Check this address" above a forwarded location text. The comment appears as your own text, with the forwarded message attached below it.
Why isn't my forwarded message sending?
Carriers may filter or block certain forwarded SMS messages, particularly commercial or business messages, if they do not comply with their acceptable use policies. If your forwarded message fails to send, first check that you have cellular signal and that the recipient's number is correct. If the message still fails, the carrier may have flagged it as spam. Try forwarding the same text without any additional comment, or break it into shorter messages. For persistent blocks, contact your carrier to confirm whether they restrict forwarded content.
Forwarding multiple messages at once
To forward multiple messages in a single action, long-press the first message you want to forward, then tap each additional message to select it. After selecting all desired messages, tap the Forward option. This sends all selected messages together in one forwarded thread, saving time when sharing an entire conversation or multiple pieces of information.
