If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You can put your iOS device in recovery mode and then restore it with iTunes. In these situations, you might need to use recovery mode to restore your device: 1  iTunes doesn't recognize your device or says it's in recovery mode.
Text messaging, or texting, is the act of composing and sending brief, electronic messages between two or more mobile phones, or fixed or portable devices over a phone network.
Delete text messages (SMS) or picture messages (MMS). To delete text or picture messages, follow these steps: Delete an individual message. 1  From any Home screen, tap Messages. 2  Touch and hold the message you wish to delete. 3  When the 'Message options' box appears, tap Delete.o send pictures or videos you have saved on your device as a picture message (MMS), follow these steps: 1  From any Home screen, tap Messages. 2  Tap the Compose icon. 3  Enter message recipient or choose from Contacts. 4  Enter message text in the Enter message field. 5  Tap the Attach icon (paper clip). 6  Tap Image or Video.