What if a blue text turns green?

If you see a green message bubble instead of a blue one, then that message was sent using MMS/SMS instead of iMessage. There can be 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.

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Do green texts mean blocked?

If you see green bubbles, this means that your text messages are being sent through SMS, and they might have blocked you on iMessage. For example, if you send me a message and I receive it with a green bubble, this means that the message was sent through SMS rather than iMessage.

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Why do text messages go from blue to green Samsung?

A green bubble indicates the message is sent from the Samsung Texting App. A blue bubble means it's converted into a rich text message i.e advanced messaging app / Rcs messaging.

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Can a message go from green to blue?

Yes. Green messages are SMS, Blue messages are iMessage. iMessages can only be sent when both parties have an Apple Device, have enabled iMessage, and have internet access. If either party loses internet access, then the Messages App will default to text messages (carrier based SMS) to try send the message.

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Does sent as text mean I'm blocked?

You can continue to send messages to the recipient. Therefore, an iMessage sent as a text message on your iPhone does not immediately indicate that your number is blocked by the recipient. There are other reasons why your messages show up as green bubbles when you send them.

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Why iPhone Messages Turn Green

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Why is iMessage suddenly green?

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.

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Do blocked messages stay blue?

Texting someone who's blocked you works as you would expect. The message sends as normal, and you don't get an error message. This is no help at all for clues. If you have an iPhone and try to send an iMessage to someone who has blocked you, it will remain blue (which means it's still an iMessage).

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Do green messages always go through?

So, if a text message is green, it can mean one of two things. No, it doesn't mean that the text won't go through or hasn't gone through. Instead, a green text message on an iPhone is an SMS message that has been delivered to a phone that is not an iPhone or Apple device (ie. an Android).

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Why is it green when I text another iPhone?

The green message background indicates the traditional SMS text message. It actually means a message that you have sent to someone else is through SMS message service instead of Apple iMessage. Blue message background means the message is sent via iMessage technology.

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Why do some messages go through green?

The recipient is using a non-Apple device: If you're sending a message to an Android phone, a Windows phone, or any non-Apple device, the message will be sent as an SMS/MMS because iMessage is exclusive to Apple devices.

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Why is my iMessage blue but not delivered?

If the iMessage never shows a “Delivered” or “Read” message, and it's still blue, then you may have been blocked – but not always. If the iMessage goes through and shows a “Read” receipt, then you have definitely not been blocked.

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What do blue messages mean on Samsung?

Blue bubbles on text messages sent from an Android device usually indicate that the message was sent using a messaging service such as iMessage or WhatsApp. This is because these services utilize different protocols than regular SMS/MMS messaging and therefore appear differently in the conversation thread.

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How to tell if someone blocked your number from texting Samsung?

Send A Text Message:

If someone has blocked your number on Android, your SMS will not be delivered to the other person. However, you will not know whether the message has been delivered to the person.

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How do you know if someone blocked your number on Android?

“The simplest way to tell if you have been blocked by an Android user is to call,” Lavelle says. Just like with an iPhone, listen for it to be diverted to voicemail or play you a pre-recorded message.

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What happens when someone tries to text you and they are blocked?

Messages, like calls, have a one-way impact. You can message the blocked person, but you will not receive a response from the blocked contact.

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Why are my messages green when they should be blue for one person?

If you see your messages green when they should be blue, it can be caused by either the receiver's device is an Android, or there is no Wifi connection available.

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What is the difference between green text and blue text?

Since Android and other carriers operate within the SMS and MMS standards of text communication, these green texts are more versatile in who they can reach with their texts. Blue messages, or iMessage messages, are compatible within the Apple ecosystem. Apple backs up all of these messages.

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Why do cheaters turn off iMessage?

Because it is known to cause suspicion of cheating the solution for many cheaters is to turn off their notifications or hide them to avoid questions.

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How do I know if my green text was delivered?

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 using the Messages app.

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How do I know if someone blocked my number?

Android users may determine if someone has blocked their number by checking notifications. If the “sent” icon changes to “delivered,” the receiver is likely not blocked you. On the other hand, if it stays on “sent,” there's a good chance they have blocked your number.

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How can I tell when someone reads my green messages iPhone?

Read Receipts on iPhone
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Messages (the green icon with a white text bubble inside it).
  3. Turn on Send Read Receipts.
  4. Others are notified when you read their messages. If your recipient also enabled read receipts, you'll see Read beneath your message along with the time it was read.

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What does it mean if a message stays blue?

Blue is iMessage. Delivered & Read messages depend on whether the recipient has ' Read Receipts' switched on or off. You cannot force a read receipt if the person to whom you sent has them switched off. On iPhone/Pad - Settings > Messages > Send Read Receipts.

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