How to Receive Verizon SMS

1. Turn the Verizon cell phone on. In order to receive an SMS message with your phone, the cell phone must be turned on. If the cell phone is not turned on when a text message is sent, Verizon will save the message until your phone is turned on. At that time, your phone will automatically download all pending messages.
2. Wait for alert when a new text message arrives. This alert can be a particular ringtone or vibration.
3. Press the 'Menu' button.
4. Locate and select the 'Messaging' option in the menu. This option is often shown as an envelope or a mailbox.
5. Select the 'Inbox' option. This is where all SMS messages are kept.
6. Select the new text message. Open the message by pressing the button that represents 'OK.'
7. Read the message. Once the message has been read, you can reply, forward, erase or save it.