Blue And Green Messages On Iphone

Posted : admin | On 30-04-2021



Hello IphantArda,

Green messages are ordinary SMS text messages, while blue messages are using Apple's proprietary iMessage format. Here's everything you need to know about why your iPhone is sending green messages. Normally the text will appear as blue when it's from one Apple phone to another. The text with be green when the Apple iPhone receives a text from others brand devices; although I've seen green, even with Apple to Apple, when they're the text is s.

Thanks for that info and choosing the Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems you are experiencing issues with iMessage messages sending unexpectedly as a green message bubble on your iPhone. To help resolve this issue, please follow the steps in this resource on your situation:
Blue And Green Messages On Iphone

Green text bubbles on an iPhone can mean that you're texting with someone who doesn't also have an iPhone, but they also mean that the texts are not encrypted through iMessage. When you send texts. This is a tutorial on how to change your text color back from green to blue! As I said in the video and in the title, this means SMS to iMessage. If you are using Apple’s iMessage technology, your text messages will be sent or received in blue. If you are using Short Messaging Service or SMS (traditional way), your text messages will be in green. In the iPhone message app, the outgoing message bubble is either green or blue.

Iphone To Iphone Texting Green


If you see a green message bubble

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. 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.

Learn the difference between iMessage and MMS/SMS messages.


If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Cheers!

Oct 27, 2017 11:44 AM

If you use an iPhone, you may have noticed something odd in the Messages app: some messages are blue and some are green. why's that ?

Short answer: blue ones have been sent or received using Apple's iMessage technology, while green ones are 'traditional' text messages exchanged via Short Messaging Service, or SMS.

Does this matter? In the grand texting scheme of things, should you care whether your messages are blue or green?

Maybe yes, maybe no. Let's start by making sure you have all the necessary information. A standard SMS text message is delivered over the same voice networks used for phone calls. Back in the bad old days, carriers charged by the message (often 10-25 cents per!). Then they bundled a fixed number of messages into your calling plan, and now most of them offer unlimited messaging.

Why Do Imessages Turn Green

In the interim, Apple unveiled iMessage, which looks and acts like standard SMS but actually relies on data networks (cellular or Wi-Fi, whatever you're connected to). That affords two benefits: freedom from carrier rates for SMS (assuming you're paying extra for it or have a capped plan) and a wider set of messaging features.

Indeed, iMessage allows you to do things standard SMS can't, like share your location, send walkie-talkie-style voice messages, check message delivery, and even see if someone's in the process of writing you back (indicated by three dots that appear below your last message).

Ah, but here's the rub: iMessage works only with other iDevice owners. If you have an iPhone and you use the Messages app to contact an Android, BlackBerry or Windows Phone user, iOS recognizes there's no iMessage at the other end and switches (downshifts?) into SMS mode. Your indication that has happened? Green word bubbles instead of blue.

However, you may end up seeing green even if you're corresponding with another iPhone. There are three possible causes:

Blue And Green Sent Messages On Iphone

  • iMessage isn't activated on your device. (Tap Settings, Messages, then check to see if the feature is switched on. If it is, you should also activate 'Send as SMS.' Note that you may need to perform a one-time sign-in using your Apple ID.)
  • iMessage isn't activated on the recipient's device.
  • There's no data network available. But if your phone can still connect to a voice tower, it will default back to SMS.

Why Did My Text Turn Green

So, are there times when you should opt for one messaging method over the other? Although text messages are very small, picture messages can consume a fair bit of data -- and if your service plan offers unlimited texting but limited data, you may prefer to switch off iMessage in favor of SMS.

Green Text Message On Iphone

On the flip side, if you're corresponding with fellow iPhone users but still seeing only green messages, ask them to enable iMessage at their end so you can enjoy the various benefits of the service. Many users have no idea iMessage is even a thing, and don't realize it's not enabled.