To create a group text on a Samsung phone, open the Samsung Messages app, tap New conversation, then tap Add or Create group to select your recipients. Once you have chosen your contacts, tap Done, type your message, and tap Send to instantly reach everyone at once.
How to create a group text on a Samsung phone using Samsung Messages
Samsung’s official steps for creating a group text in the Samsung Messages app are straightforward. This method works on most Samsung Galaxy phones and uses the pre-installed messaging app.
- Open the Samsung Messages app.
- Tap New conversation.
- Tap Add or Create group to open your contact list.
- Select the contacts you want to include in the group text.
- Tap Done to finalize your group.
- Type your message in the text field.
- Tap Send.
The group text is now active. All selected recipients will receive the message simultaneously, according to Samsung.
How to create a group text on a Samsung phone using Google Messages
This method is common on newer Samsung phones that ship with Google Messages pre-installed.
- Open the Google Messages app.
- Tap Start chat (the pencil or compose icon).
- Tap Create group.
- Select the contacts you want to add from your address book.
- Tap Next.
- Optionally, name the group for easy identification later.
- Tap Done to confirm the group.
- Type your message and tap Send.
Using Google Messages on a Samsung phone provides the same group texting capability, with the added option to name the conversation for clarity. This is especially useful when coordinating plans or managing team communication, particularly when you rely on features like text messaging and T-Mobile texts for consistent delivery.
What happens after you send a group text
Once you send a group text from a Samsung phone, everyone in the group receives the message at the same time. Samsung states this simultaneous delivery applies to both Samsung Messages and Google Messages. However, carrier MMS support may affect delivery. Group texts are typically sent as MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages, so your mobile plan must support group MMS for the message to reach all recipients. If a recipient does not receive the message, it may be due to carrier restrictions or MMS settings on their device. Apple documents that group texts on iPhone depend on MMS Messaging for group MMS when recipients are not all using iMessage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Samsung phone create a group text?
Yes. A Samsung phone can create a group text using either Samsung Messages or Google Messages. Samsung’s official support pages document both methods for Galaxy devices.
Why are my group texts not sending?
Group texts on Samsung phones are sent as MMS messages. If your MMS settings are missing or incorrect, the message will not send. Contact your carrier to confirm that your plan supports group MMS and to obtain the correct MMS settings for your device.
Can I remove someone from an existing group text on my Samsung phone?
Is there a limit to how many people I can add to a group text?
Samsung’s official support pages do not specify a maximum group size for the group-text steps listed. Carrier limits may apply, as some networks cap the number of recipients for a single MMS message.
How do I create a group text on iPhone?
On iPhone, open Messages, tap the new message button, enter recipients in the To field, type the message, and send it; for group MMS, Settings > Messages > MMS Messaging must be on. Apple's group-text page is specifically about group MMS on iPhone and says the MMS setting is required for that mode. On iPhone, if MMS Messaging is not available under Settings > Messages, Apple says to contact the carrier to confirm the plan supports Group MMS Messaging.
