How to Read IMs on a Phone
- 1). Sign up for an account to send and receive instant messages. This process is usually simple and only requires that you provide an email address and choose a screen name and password.
- 2). Add your friends screen names to your account. That way, you can see when they're online to send you messages to read.
- 3). Purchase a Web-enabled or SMS-enabled cell phone from your cell phone service provider. With a Web-enabled phone, you will need to use general Web browsing to read your IMs. With an SMS-enabled phone, you can check your messages faster.
- 4). Request that Web access be added to your cell phone service, usually through a data plan. This will allow you to sign online and check you instant messages using your phone. Once the service is added, you will be able to get online using your phone or access your SMS service to read your IMs.