Why is iPhone sending text instead of iMessage?

Why is iPhone sending text instead of iMessage?

To avoid your iPhone using SMS when you wish to send an iMessage, you will want to be sure that a few items are set correctly in Settings > Messages. First, you'll want to check that iMessage is turned on, and confirm that your iCloud account and receiving addresses are correctly set in the “Send & Receive” section.

What is the benefit of iMessage?

iMessage is faster than SMS or MMS: SMS and MMS messages are sent using different technology than your iPhone uses to connect to the internet. You can send photos and other large files a lot faster using iMessage than you can using MMS messages.

Why are my iMessages sending as texts to only 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'. Sign back in using your Apple ID and try sending an iMessage to one of your friends with an iPhone.

Why are my iMessages sending as texts?

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).

Can I choose to send iMessage or text?

iMessages are sent using Apple's servers so they use a data connection rather than the mobile network. In fact, it is possible to send an iMessage to an Android user, but it's not easy: they need to have a Mac to forward the messages on.

Why is iPhone sending as text instead of iMessage?

How do I switch between text message and iMessage?

The point of iMessage is so Apple users can text each other for free securely. Without having to download a 3rd party app that actually tracks your information and collects data on you and your habits to tailor ads and potentially sell later on. The same goes for apps such as Spotify.

Why are some of my texts green and some blue?

If you're communicating between two Apple devices with iMessage enabled, you'll see blue messages. If you're communicating with any device that doesn't use iMessage—like an Android phone, or an iPhone that doesn't have iMessage turned on—you'll see green messages.

How does iMessage work on iPhone?

iMessage. iMessages are texts, photos, or videos that you send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. These messages are always encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles. To turn iMessage on or off, go to Settings > Messages.

Why are my iMessages green?

A green background means that the message is being exchanged with a non-iOS device (Android, Windows phone and so on) and was delivered via SMS through your mobile provider. A green background can also mean that a text message sent from an iOS device could not be sent via iMessage for some reason.

Why does iPhone send text instead of iMessage?

Open the Settings application by tapping the "Settings" icon on your iPhone's home screen. Tap the "Messages" row to open the Messages screen. Tap the switch next to "iMessage" so that it reads "Off." Your iPhone will now send all messages in text message format instead of using the iMessage service.