The color of the messages you send and receive in the Messages app on your iPhone depends on the type of conversation you are having. If you are sending and receiving messages from other Apple device owners using iMessage, then the messages appear in blue for both you and the other person.
However, if you send and receive messages from a non-Apple device, the messages will appear in green for you and the other person. The green color indicates that the messages are being sent as an SMS (Short Message Service) or MMS (Multimedia Message Service) rather than through iMessage.
Why did my iMessages turn green?
iMessage uses a variety of colors to indicate the status of messages you send and receive. A green bubble indicates that your message is being sent from an iMessage account using an SMS or MMS message.
This is often the case when you send a message to someone who does not have an Apple device, or when you are in an area with a poor data connection. Green messages are charged to your carrier as part of your cellular plan and are generally less costly than blue messages sent via the internet.
Why is it green when I text another iPhone?
The reason why it is green when you text another iPhone is due to the iMessage system that Apple created in 2011. iMessage is Apple’s own messaging service that is built into its devices. This means that when two different iPhones are used to text each other, they automatically connect via the iMessage system.
This connection is indicated by the green bubble –– other messages are indicated by blue bubbles.
The iMessage system makes texting much easier between iPhone users, since it easily supports sending messages with higher resolutions, in-game data and enhanced security. It is much faster than traditional SMS messaging, as messages sent directly via iMessage between iPhones don’t require the assistance of your phone provider.
Essentially, when you text another iPhone, you are using the private and convenient iMessage system, which is why the bubble is green instead of blue.
Why would an iMessage be sent as a text message?
An iMessage may be sent as a text message when the user is attempting to send a message to someone who does not have an Apple device. iMessages are compatible only with Apple devices, so if someone is sending an iMessage to a person with a non-Apple device, the message will be sent as a text message instead.
Additionally, if the user does not have an internet connection, or if the recipient’s device does not have access to the internet, the message will be sent as a text message. A final possible reason for the iMessage being sent as a text message is if the user has disabled iMessage on their device, in which case any messages they send will be sent as text messages rather than iMessages.
How do you fix green text to blue?
If the green text you want to change to blue is on a website or a document, the method of changing it to blue depends on what type of program you are using.
If it is a website, typically you can change the font color using HTML or CSS code. If you are accustomed to using HTML, you can add a style attribute to your HTML text element and set the color of the text to the color you want, such as “blue”.
Alternatively, if you are more comfortable with CSS, you can add a style rule to the CSS code of the website that sets the font color for the text to the color you want, such as “blue”.
If the green text you are trying to change is in a document, such as a Word document or an Excel spreadsheet, you can typically do so by selecting the text and then clicking a button with a letter “A” on it that usually appears somewhere near the top of the window.
This will usually open a window where you can access properties related to the text, like font and color. When this window is opened, you can select a blue color from the palette of options and the text will change to blue.
How can you tell if someone’s phone is off when texting?
If someone’s phone is turned off, they will not receive the text message you send. You will usually receive a notification that the message was not delivered, or you can attempt to call them to confirm that the phone is off.
Additionally, if you have been trying to reach someone and they have not responded, it could be a sign that their phone is turned off.
Will iMessage still be blue if phone is off?
No, iMessage will not be blue if your phone is off. iMessage uses an Apple server to send messages to any user with an Apple device. If your phone is off, the server is unable to send the message to the recipient, so the message will remain in your outbox and will eventually turn green.
That is because iMessage switches to regular SMS text messaging when the recipient doesn’t have an active data connection.
Does it always say delivered on iMessage?
No, iMessage does not always indicate that a message has been delivered. While iMessage does typically display a “Delivered” confirmation once a message has been received by its intended recipient, there are a few scenarios in which it might not display this confirmation.
These include situations where the recipient’s iMessage is offline, they have a weak or intermittent connection with their mobile provider, or they simply have not yet opened the iMessage. In any of these cases, the sender will not have any indication of the message’s status until the recipient opens the iMessage.
Why are iMessages sending as texts?
iMessages can sometimes send as texts if an iMessage doesn’t go through. This usually happens when the person you’re sending the message to doesn’t have an Apple device. When this occurs, iMessage will attempt to send the message as a text instead of as an iMessage.
Additionally, if the internet connection is weak or if theiMessages service is down, the message could end up being sent as a text message instead. And if you have your settings set to send as SMS when iMessage is unavailable, the message will automatically send as a text message.
It’s also possible that the person you’re communicating with has their settings set so that they only receive iMessages when they have cellular data when they are not connected to Wi-Fi. If you don’t have cellular data and try to send an iMessage, they will receive it as a text message.
Make sure your settings are set to send messages as iMessage when available. Also, ask the person you’re communicating with to check their settings and make sure that iMessages are enabled when connected to Wi-Fi.
If both yours and their settings are correct, then your iMessages should be sent as iMessages, not as texts.