What does green text message mean on Android?

The green bubble means that the conversation is being handled as a SMS or a text message. Besides the lack of encryption, the special features offered for those chatting via iMessage (such as Animoji) cannot be used.
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Why are some of my messages blue and some green on Android?

If a message appears in a green bubble, it was sent via Advanced Messaging. A yellow bubble indicates a message sent via SMS or MMS. If a message appears in a blue bubble, it means the message was sent via Advanced Messaging.
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Why are my messages green on Android?

When an Android user joins the chat, their message bubbles turn green. It's a simple way for iPhone users to know that certain iMessage features will not work anymore because there's an Android device in the chat.
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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.
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What does it mean when a text message is in green?

A green background means that the message you sent or received was delivered by SMS through your cellular provider. It also typically went to a non-iOS device such as an Android or Windows phone.
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How do I know if a green text message was delivered?

You can tell if your message has been sent via iMessage in Apple's messaging app because it'll be blue. If it's green, it's an ordinary text message and doesn't offer the read/delivered receipts.
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How do you tell if your texts are blocked?

Send them an SMS message

When you send them an SMS and you get the "Delivered" notification underneath it, you weren't blocked. If you get a notification like "Message Not Delivered" or you get no notification at all, that's a sign of a potential block.
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Can you tell if someone blocked your texts on Android?

Any messages you send to a contact person who has blocked you will always show one check mark (a sign of a message sent) but never show the second checkmark (a sign of message delivered).
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How do you know if someone has blocked your number Android?

However, if your Android's phone calls and texts to a specific person don't seem to be reaching them, your number might have been blocked. You can try deleting the contact in question and seeing if they reappear as a suggested contact to determine whether or not you've been blocked.
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How can I tell if someone blocked my number?

If an Android user has blocked you, Lavelle says, “your text messages will go through as usual; they just won't be delivered to the Android user.” It's the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in.
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Why are some Samsung messages green?

Green messages are texts and blue messages are chat messages to use chat messages you need Internet connection text you don't.
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Why are some texts green and some blue?

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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How can you tell if a text has been read?

On an Android

First, open your Messages app and navigate to the settings. Depending on your phone model, operating system, and cellular provider, you will notice one of the following: Read Receipts, Send Read Receipts, or Request Receipt. Turn on the applicable option.
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Why did my text messages turn from blue to green am I blocked?

If you know someone has an iPhone and suddenly text messages between you and that person are green. This is a sign he or she has probably blocked you. Perhaps the person doesn't have cellular service or data connection or has iMessage turned off, so your iMessages fall back to SMS.
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What happens when you text a blocked number Android?

Here's what happens when you try to contact a blocked number on your Android phone. You can still call and send text messages to the blocked number as you normally would. The recipient will receive your text messages and phone calls, but can't call or message you.
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What message do you receive when blocked?

When someone that you've blocked texts you, their texts go nowhere. They won't receive any notification that they're blocked, and their messages will still look like they've been sent.
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How do I know if my text was delivered Android?

Now when you send a text message you can tap and hold the message and select “View message details“. On some models, it may be under “View report“. The statuses will show “Received“, “Delivered“, or may simply show the time of delivery. If the message was not delivered, it may show as “Pending” or “None” status.
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Can I read a message without the sender knowing that I read it?

You should find this in your phone's Settings menu, or using the quick access icons that appear when you pull down from the top of the screen. When you first receive the message, don't open the Facebook Messenger app, instead turn on Flight Mode. Then, open the app and read the new message without the sender knowing.
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Will text say delivered if phone is off Android?

If their phone is turned off, the message will only say sent. Once they turn their phone on, the message will be delivered to the handset.
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Why are text messages different colors?

What's the deal with 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.
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How can you tell when someone is typing on Samsung?

To turn on typing indicators:
  1. On your device, open Messages .
  2. Tap More Settings.
  3. Tap Chat features.
  4. Tap Show typing indicators.
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What does a caller hear when their number is blocked?

If your Call Block setting is set to Block Calls, the blocked caller hears nothing as they are immediately disconnected. If your Call Block setting is set to Sends Calls to Voicemail, the blocked caller will be able to reach your voicemail box. No notification is given to them that they have been blocked.
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Why would a text message not be delivered Android?

There are a number of reasons why an SMS message might not get delivered, but some of the most common are: the recipient opted out of messages, the recipient blocked your phone number, the message contained illegal content, or there were network problems with the recipient's carrier.
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Can someone spy on my text messages?

Yes, if someone has hacked your phone then he or she can surely read your text messages. And, to do the same one needs to install a tracking or spying app on your smartphone. Can someone spy through a phone camera? Yes, you can be spied upon through the camera of your smartphone.
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