Why is iMessage suddenly green?
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. If all of your iPhone messages are green, you should make sure iMessage is turned on in Settings.
Why does iMessage randomly turn green?
Instead, a green text message on an iPhone is an SMS message that has been delivered to a phone that is not an iPhone or Apple device (ie. an Android). A green message can also mean that you aren't connected to the internet or that your iMessage is turned off in settings.
Why did my iMessage suddenly go from blue to green?
To make a minor correction to sberman's post, blue indicates iMessages which require an Apple device, green indicates SMS which can be an Android phone or an Apple user who chooses not to use iMessage. It can also mean that an iMessage users does not, at the current time, have an active data connection. Or you don't.
Why was my text message blue then turned green when I was blocked?
Your old messages remain blue, but the latest texts you send after they've blocked you turn green. However, the bubble colors aren't accurate clues. They could mean the recipient turned off their phone, gone offline, or switched from iOS to Android.
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.
Why do iMessages turn green when texting another iPhone?
If you see a green message bubble iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient's device. To check if iMessage is turned on for your device, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage. iMessage is temporarily unavailable on your device or on your recipient's device.
Why was my iMessage sent as a text message?
The Recipient Wasn't Using an Apple Device at the Time Remember, iMessage only works between Apple devices. So, if your family or friend switches from an iPhone to an Android smartphone, for example, your iMessage will automatically be sent as a text message to them.
Why is my iMessage not delivered and still blue?
In that case, you may not get the “Delivered” tag if you message them, but the message bubbles will be blue. To bypass this: Tap and hold the message you sent (if it says “Not Delivered,” tap the little exclamation mark next to it).
Why are my messages green but not blocked?
Blue or Green has nothing to do with being blocked. Blue means iMessage, i.e., messages sent through Apple, Green means messages sent through SMS.
What happens in iMessage when someone blocks you?
When you're blocked on iMessage, Apple's messaging service prevents your instant messages from getting delivered to the person you're trying to reach. If you have text message fallback enabled, your device will resort to sending the message as a text, meaning the bubble will turn green after someone blocks you.
Why are my messages still green after unblocking?
If the person unblocks you it will send as an imessage not a text message. If you are texting someone that it usually sends as an imessage but sends as a green text there is a strong possibility you are still block.
How do you know if you're blocked without sending a text?
It's the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in. “The simplest way to tell if you have been blocked by an Android user is to call,” Lavelle says. Just like with an iPhone, listen for it to be diverted to voicemail or play you a pre-recorded message.
How do you know if someone blocked your number from texting you?
If you send a message as a regular SMS in the green text bubble and you do not get a “Delivered” notification but instead get a notification similar to “Message not Delivered” or no message at all, that means you were probably blocked.
How do you know if someone unblocked you on iMessage?
Blocked users won't get a notification that they are unblocked. If the user contacts you persistently, they may notice that their messages are now labeled as Delivered, and calls may be able to ring without going straight to voicemail. Undelivered messages and instant voicemail are ways to check if someone blocked you.
Do green texts say delivered?
Why are my texts green? A green text message on your iPhone isn't a sign that your phone number was blocked, or that the text was not delivered. Instead, it means that the message was sent as a standard SMS message rather than an iMessage, which will appear as blue.
What happens in iMessage when someone blocks you?
When you're blocked on iMessage, Apple's messaging service prevents your instant messages from getting delivered to the person you're trying to reach. If you have text message fallback enabled, your device will resort to sending the message as a text, meaning the bubble will turn green after someone blocks you.
Why is iMessage green for one person?
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. If all of your iPhone messages are green, you should make sure iMessage is turned on in Settings.
How do I change from iMessage to text message on my iPhone?
On your iPhone, go to Settings. Tap Messages. Set iMessage to Off.
Will SMS be delivered if blocked on 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.”
What happens when you block someone on iPhone?
When you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won't get a notification. Messages that are sent or received won't be delivered. Also, the contact won't get a notification that the call or message was blocked. When you block an email address from Mail, it goes to the trash folder.
Can people see your iMessage after they unblock you?
Text messages (SMS, MMS, iMessage) from blocked contacts (numbers or email addresses) do not appear anywhere on your device. Unblocking the contact does NOT show any messages sent to you when it was blocked.
Do blocked iMessages show as delivered?
Even if you're blocked on iMessage, the message will appear to be sent as usual; this is why it's so difficult to figure out if you're blocked or not. Apple uses a blue text bubble to signify iMessage and a green bubble for SMS.
How do you know if a green message went through?
You can tell if your message has been sent via iMessage in Apple's messaging app because it'll be blue. If it's green, it's an ordinary text message and doesn't offer the read/delivered receipts. iMessage only works when you're sending messages to other iPhone users using the Messages app.
Can you tell if someone blocked your texts?
If you send a message as a regular SMS in the green text bubble and you do not get a “Delivered” notification but instead get a notification similar to “Message not Delivered” or no message at all, that means you were probably blocked.
What do people hear when you block their number?
The blocked party won't get a notification that they've been blocked, but if they call your landline they may hear a busy signal, or a message that their call couldn't go through or that the number is busy.
Is iMessage blue or green?
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