IPhone 4s and texting

How do I text people using the 4s? iMessage only works between apple devices and not all of my friends have apple products.

Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings may resolve your call and texting issue... start there.
Basic troubleshooting from the User's Guide is reset, restart, restore (first from backup then as new).  Try each of these steps in order until the issue is resolved.
Also, try simply reseating the SIM card as that may resolve your connectivity issues.
The charging issue could simply be a dirty dock connector.. try cleaning with a soft, dry brush.  It could also be a cable issue... try a different cable.

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