why are my iphone messages sending as text?
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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).
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Check your network connection. To send a message as iMessage or MMS, you need a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. To send an SMS message, you need cellular network connection. ... If you're trying to send group MMS messages on an iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on MMS Messaging.
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If you see a green message bubble instead of a blue one, then that message was sent using MMS/SMS instead of iMessage. ... 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.
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If you're receiving but not sending, check the settings in your phone. Especially if it's an iPhone. (Important settings in that one are under Settings > Messaging, and are iMessage and Send as SMS. Definitely recommend Send as SMS to be on at all times.)
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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. To check if iMessage is turned on for your device, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage.
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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: ... 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.
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iMessage is located in the default messages app on your iPhone. ... 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.
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When the iPhone keeps saying that your SIM sent a text message, it's trying to tell you about a pertinent SIM card activity. It has something to do with your network service provider. This can happen when some carrier settings are updated and that your SIM card requires an update as well.
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['Find "Messages" Press Messages.', 'Turn on sending of iMessages. Press the indicator next to "iMessage" to turn on the function. ... ', 'Turn text message alternative on or off. Press the indicator next to "Send as SMS" to turn the function on or off. ... ', 'Return to the home screen.']
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iPhone still receiving messages after switching to a new smartphone. This is caused by your “iMessage” still being active on your old iPhone. To fix this issue, go into Settings > Messages and make sure that “iMessage” is turned off. That will allow all messages to come in on your new device.
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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. Even then, you'll only see that they've read your message if they've turned on the 'Send Read Receipts' option in Settings > Messages.
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Make sure that you're connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. Go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage, Send as SMS, or MMS Messaging is turned on (whichever method you're trying to use). Learn about the different types of messages you can send.
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When an iMessage is sent, you can usually tell it is has been delivered to the recipient because the word “Delivered” will appear under the sent message. ... If the option to “Send as SMS” is turned off, the iMessage will not be delivered until the device is back online.
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If your friends and family are saying you're sending them text messages from your email them something is wrong with your settings. This tends to occur when you purchase a new phone, or sometimes when you update your device. ... Tap Messages. Tap Send & Receive.
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If you see a green message bubble instead of a blue one, then that message was sent using MMS/SMS instead of iMessage. ... 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.
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It is possible that your phone is hacked or there is some application which has access to your SMS and it is sending messages randomly. To check the apps, Go to Settings-> Apps-> Permissions. Here check all the apps who has access to your messages.
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On your phone, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage and turn it off and on. ... Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and make sure the correct mobile number is displayed under the 'START NEW CONVERSATIONS FROM' section. You can also try to reset your network settings on your iPhone.