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)

  1. Open the conversation with the message
  2. Long-press the message bubble
  3. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner
  4. Select Forward
  5. 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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