Why are my messages being sent as text and not iMessage?

Why does my iPhone text say “sent as text message?” Any message sent to a non-Apple user will be sent as a text message. The iMessaging service is only available for Apple devices. But if the iMessage couldn’t be sent, or if the recipient doesn’t have iMessage enabled, then your iPhone will send it as a text message.

What does it mean if your iMessage gets sent as a text message?

It may mean that the person to whom you’re sending the message has either signed out of iMessage or does not have an active data connection (either cellular or WiFi).

How can you tell if someone sent you an iMessage or a text?

Open the Messages app and choose one of your conversations. Now look at the texts you have sent (not the ones you’ve received). If they are in a blue box then they are iMessages, but if the box is green then it was an SMS.

Does sent as text message mean blocked?

If your text message isn’t being delivered, it is possible that the receiving party used one of these functions to block your phone number. In some cases, it is best to respect the person’s wishes who blocked your phone number. But in other cases, it is legitimately important that you be able to contact them.

Do blocked iMessages turn green?

1. Check iMessage bubble color on iPhone. 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 tell if you’re blocked on iMessage?

If someone has blocked you on their iPhone, they won’t receive your call. Once you dial their number, the phone will ring once and then go straight to voicemail. Granted, that could also mean they’re busy and can’t talk. However, if it happens each time you call, there’s a chance you’ve been blocked.

How do I know if a green text was delivered?

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.

How can you determine if a text message is being sent by iMessage rather than a regular SMS?

iMessages are in blue and text messages are green. iMessages only work between iPhones (and other Apple devices such as iPads). If you are using an iPhone and you send a message to a friend on Android, it will be sent as a SMS message and will be green.

When you block someone on iMessage does it turn green?

Check iMessage bubble color on iPhone 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 someone blocked you on green text?

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.

How do you know if someone blocked your iMessage?

Try to call the number If a user blocks you on iMessage, you will not be able to call them — if you try placing a call to a number that has blocked you, you will be met with a single ring and then the voicemail box.