Reading text messages

[sallyjustice]

I can't read my text messages, the screen turns off after 1 second how do I reset  this so I can read the messages.

[AnnS]

Hi @sallyjustice

If you go to your display settings and scroll down to screen timeout, you will be able to change the setting but the screen should stay on longer than one second.

I have mine set to 30 seconds which gives ample time to read a quick SMS.

[sallyjustice]

Thanks sounds sensible but I can't find that option, but I have discovered if turn WI-FI off it behaves quite normally! I assume I don't need to be connected to WI-FI to sned and receive messages it will simply use vodafone ?

[AnnS]

Hi @sallyjustice

Text messages are sent over the network, WiFi is only for internet access.

You should have something for screen timeout on your display settings.

[sallyjustice]

yes thanks I just wondered why when wifi turned on it simply jumped from screen to screen. will keep searching thanks!

[BandOfBrothers]

Hi @sallyjustice

Which phone model are you using ?

Having Wifi enabled wouldn't / shouldn't affect the screen timeout. 

Ah I see the Vodafone Smart First 6. 

Look at http://www.hardreset.info/devices/vodafone/vodafone-smart-first-6/faq/tips-tricks/?q=56

[sallyjustice]

good tip bightness was max so down to  3rd and quite visible!

[sallyjustice]

excellent link thanks!!

[BandOfBrothers]

You're very welcome.