How to Forward a Text on Android (2026 Complete Guide)
📅 2026-02-06
⏱️ 9 min read
✍️ BubblyPhone Team
Step-by-step guide to forwarding text messages on Android using Google Messages and Samsung Messages. Auto-forwarding, RCS, MMS, and troubleshooting.
Need to forward a text message on Android? Whether you use Google Messages or Samsung Messages, Android makes it easy to share texts with anyone.
Google Messages (Default on Most Android Phones)
- Open the conversation with the message
- Long-press the message bubble
- Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner
- Select Forward
- Choose a recipient and tap Send
Samsung Messages (Galaxy S24 and Earlier)
Long-press the message → tap Forward from the popup menu → enter recipient → Send. Note: Samsung removed Samsung Messages on the Galaxy S25 series (January 2025).
Auto-Forwarding Apps
- SMS Forwarder — Free (50 msg/month), forwards to email, phone, or Telegram
- IFTTT — Flexible automation, connects 700+ services
- Tasker — $3.49, highly customizable Android automation
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