Do all phones have SMS?

SMS is a universal technology supported by every single mobile network and device today.

What is the difference between a text message and a SMS message?

Short Message Service (SMS) & Text Messaging (Texting) are the same thing. It is a means of sending short messages to and from mobile phones. SMS was originally defined as part of the GSM series of standards in 1985 as a means of sending messages of up to 160 characters, to and from GSM mobile handsets.

What is the difference between SMS and MMS text messages?

A text message of up to 160 characters without an attached file is known as an SMS, while a text that includes a file—like a picture, video, emoji, or a website link—becomes an MMS.

Where is SMS on my phone?

In general, Android SMS are stored in a database in the data folder located in the internal memory of the Android phone. However, the location of the database might vary from phone to phone.

What does SMS mean on your phone?

For a start – SMS stands for short messaging service. It's a protocol used for sending short messages over wireless networks. Unlike many services in use today, such as MMS and other data-driven instant messaging services, SMS still works on the fundamental voice rather than the data part of the wireless network.

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How do I enable SMS on my Android?

Are SMS messages free?

Messages are considered texts and don't count toward your data usage. Your data usage is also free when you turn on chat features. Learn how to turn on chat features (RCS). Tip: You can send texts over Wi-Fi even if you don't have cell service.

Why is my phone not receiving SMS?

Clear the cache from your text app. Make sure your SIM card is inserted properly. Ensure your phone is not in Airplane Mode. Confirm that your carrier supports SMS and MMS messaging.

Why can't I send SMS from my phone?

Fix problems sending or receiving messages

Make sure you have the most updated version of Messages. If you have a SIM card, ensure that it is inserted properly. If you're on Fi, sign in to the Project Fi app. Verify that Messages is set as your default texting app.

How do I activate SMS on my iPhone?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Messages, then turn on iMessage. On your Mac, open Messages, then do one of the following: If you're signing in for the first time, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Sign In.

What happens if I turn off SMS on iPhone?

When you disable SMS, the iMessage system automatically takes over, and sends and receives messages using your cellular or Wi-Fi data connection. To ensure you don't receive any text messages through SMS, you can also disable your cellular data connection to force your iPhone to use an available Wi-Fi network.

How do I switch from SMS to text messages?

Open the app for Messages. Tap on the conversation in question. Tap on the message's timestamp. You will see the option to “Switch to text (SMS/MMS).” Click on it.

Can you receive SMS through Wi-Fi?

No more worries about cellular network reception

With the provision of wifi calling and texting, you can connect your device to any nearby wifi network and smoothly send or receive texts and calls.

Why are my texts green?

For green messages, the texts that are sent are compatible with a wider range of phones and receiving services than blue iMessage texts. 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.

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Why can't I send SMS messages from my iPhone?

If your iPhone is not sending messages, first make sure your phone has service, as the issue may be with the Wi-Fi or cellular network, not your device itself. Check in your iPhone's Settings app that various messaging options are turned on so that your phone can dispatch texts if iMessage fails.

Why can't I send texts to non iPhone users?

The reason you're not able to send to non-iPhone users is that they don't use iMessage. It sounds like your regular (or SMS) text messaging isn't working, and all your messages are going out as iMessages to other iPhones. When you try to send a message to another phone that doesn't use iMessage, it won't go through.

Why can't I receive text messages on my Samsung phone?

If you continue to have trouble receiving text messages, your phone might simply be misbehaving, which can often be resolved by restarting. You can turn your phone off and back on again, or perform a soft reset.

Does green text mean blocked?

Remember, when messages are being sent as green instead of blue, that means the phone is attempting to send a traditional SMS text message instead of an iMessage. It's also worth remembering that blocked iMessages and text messages go nowhere, the recipient will never receive them if you've been blocked.

Do SMS messages use data?

Sending text via SMS allows you to communicate in areas with poor or no internet because SMS does not require data to send texts. Its 160-character limit makes messages short and concise.

Can I receive SMS without a SIM card?

Answer: A: If you mean SMS/MMS messages, then you can't. You need active cell service to send and receive SMS messages to and from non Apple Devices, or Apple devices that don't use iMessage. To get activate cell service you need a sim card for GSM cellular carriers.

How do I find my SMS on my Android phone?

Most devices already have a shortcut to this app on your device's home screen, usually in the drawer at the bottom of the screen. It usually looks like a speech bubble or an envelope with the words Messaging below it. Tapping on this app will open your text messages allowing you to read, send and reply to any messages.

Where is my SMS app on my Android phone?

From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Tools folder > Messaging .

Does SMS work over WIFI calling?

Android phones: SMS (text) is supported in Wi-Fi Calling mode. MMS (pictures and group texts) is supported on select devices in Wi-Fi Calling mode.