Why are some texts green and some blue?
You may have noticed that the text messages in your iPhone's Messages app can appear as either green or blue. The difference? Green messages are ordinary SMS text messages, while blue messages are using Apple's proprietary iMessage format.
Why are my text messages green when they used to be blue?
If you see a green message bubble instead of a blue one, then that message was sent using MMS/SMS instead of iMessage. There are several reasons for this: The person that you sent the message to doesn't have an Apple device. iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient's device.
Do green texts mean blocked?
If you see green bubbles, this means that your text messages are being sent through SMS, and they might have blocked you on iMessage. For example, if you send me a message and I receive it with a green bubble, this means that the message was sent through SMS rather than iMessage.
Why are some of my text messages green and some blue on Samsung?
@Maxw7: If the message bubbles are green, then they have been sent in SMS or MMS format, while blue bubbles have been sent as a chat format.
Why is my iMessage green and sent as text message?
iMessage is only available between iOS devices. When you message a non-iOS device, such as an Android, the blue text bubble turns green and it's sent as a regular text. It's possible the recipient switched from an iOS device to an Android (or other) device, so iMessage is no longer possible between your devices.
Why aren't my texts delivering to a certain person?
So Why Aren't Your Texts Delivering to a Certain Person? There could be several reasons why your texts aren't reaching a specific person. Possible causes include a blocked number, network issues, or the recipient's device being turned off.
Why doesn t iMessage work with one person?
It could be possible that the person has either blocked you and if this is not the case then, try point 2. Sign Out Of iMessage and Sign Back In. Head back to Settings -> Messages and tap to open ‘Send & Receive'. Next, tap where it says ‘Apple ID: (your Apple ID)' and choose ‘Sign Out'.
Why are my texts green but I'm not blocked?
If your iPhone messages are green, it means they're being sent as SMS texts rather than iMessages. You'll always see green when texting Android users, or when you're not connected to the internet.
What does a blocked text look like?
SMS messages that aren't delivered usually say “Message Not Delivered” underneath the green bubble. A sudden switch from blue to green could simply mean a user has their phone in airplane mode or switched to an Android device. However, when combined with other signs, it could be an indicator you've been blocked.
What is the difference between SMS and RCS?
Most Android devices already have the RCS chatting feature built in. When talking about RCS chat vs SMS, the latter was designed for simple communication, but RCS was developed to improve communication and make it modern. The RCS chat service needs an internet connection via mobile data or WiFi.
Why are some of my texts green and some blue on Android?
Green messages are SMS/MMS messages that are sent unencrypted, which means anyone with access to the networks they travel over can easily read them. Blue messages are sent with end-to-end encryption so that nobody but you and the recipient can read them.
Why is my contact green on iPhone?
If you're talking about the number that show up in auto-complete when you start typing a number in messages, blue are contacts with whom you've exchanged iMessages recently, green are those with whom you've exchanged SMS messages recently and grey are people with whom you have not exchanged messages recently.
How do I turn my text back into iMessage?
Configure Messages Settings. Go to Settings > Messages > Turn on iMessage > Tap on OK to confirm > Toggle the Send As SMS switch to off. This will still allow you to receive text messages, but all messages you send will be forced to go as iMessages.
What do blocked texts look like iPhone?
A red flag that you've been blocked is when you don't see the delivery status or the read receipt at all. The message you just sent will still be in a blue bubble, but it will have no delivery status below it – not even a “Not Delivered.”
Do text messages get delivered if blocked?
If an Android user has blocked you, Lavelle says, “your text messages will go through as usual; they just won't be delivered to the Android user.” It's the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in.
Why are my texts sending green to only one person?
There are several possible reasons for this: The person that you sent the message to doesn't have an Apple device. iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient's device. iMessage is temporarily unavailable on your device or on your recipient's device.
How do I stop sending green messages to one person?
Fix 4: Check Recipient Device In some cases, recipient devices can be one of the reasons why iPhone messages are green. You need to check whether the people you sent a text to is using iPhone, and whether he has enabled iMessage on his device. If not, your message will switch to deliver by SMS, and turn green.
Why is iMessage working for some contacts and not others?
If iMessage isn't working with just one of your contacts, then it's likely an issue with their iMessage. Conversely, if it isn't working with all of your messages, it's more likely a problem on your end.
Are blocked texts blue or green?
Check the chat bubble color If you see a green bubble, that could indicate someone has blocked you, especially if your chats with this person used to be blue. However, this is only true if both of you use iMessage on iPhones. If the other person switched to an Android phone, their bubble may have turned green.
Why is an iPhone contact green?
If you're talking about the number that show up in auto-complete when you start typing a number in messages, blue are contacts with whom you've exchanged iMessages recently, green are those with whom you've exchanged SMS messages recently and grey are people with whom you have not exchanged messages recently.
Why did my texts change from blue to green reddit?
The iMessage won't be able to send because it requires a data connection so the phone chooses to send as an sms instead, but since that's not an iMessage it switches to green. You can disable this feature in [settings>messages>Send as SMS] if you want to test it.
Can you see if a blocked number has tried to contact you?
The only way to see a call history from a blocked number is to unblock the number. They will be added to your regular call list, and you will be able to see any missed calls you receive from the number. However, they will be able to contact you again. Consider if it's worth your privacy.
Am I blocked or is their phone dead?
If the call ends after one ring (or, in some cases, half of a ring) and you are diverted to voicemail, you are either blocked or your contact's phone is dead. If the phone immediately hangs up or beeps rapidly, then either the line is busy or the contact blocked you through their carrier.
Should I turn off RCS?
Turning off RCS before you get a new phone is also advisable to avoid potential messaging issues from the previous device. If you keep your old phone, it's easy to deactivate these settings. If you no longer have access to it, Google has a form you can fill out to deregister your phone number.
How can you tell if someone is using RCS messaging?
How do I know if I'm talking to someone with RCS? If your conversation's compose bar displays “RCS message,” your messages are sent with Rich Communication Services (RCS).
Is RCS replacing SMS?
Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a protocol aimed at replacing SMS messages with a richer text-message system that can transmit in-call multimedia, provide phonebook polling, and transmit other types of content. It also allows for longer (up to 8,000 characters) messages.