Set SMS Input Mode

Setting the SMS input mode to Automatic ensures proper handling of special characters and message encoding during SMS testing.

Steps

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
3. Go to Settings.
4. Navigate to More settings → Text messages → Input Mode.
5. Select Automatic.

Setting the input mode to Automatic helps prevent issues with: - Special characters in SMS messages - Message encoding problems - Message splitting - Character count limitations

This ensures consistent behavior during SMS-based test automation.