What does it mean when a contact is GREY on iPhone?

Grey Contacts using the Messages app? This means you cannot text them. If the contact is green you can send them MMS/SMS and blue contacts mean you can send them iMessages.

Why are some contacts greyed out on iPhone?

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It sounds like several of your contacts that are in your Contacts list are grayed out in Messages. Do you have Messages and Contacts enabled in iCloud? iOS 14.1 was released October 20, 2020. Try updating the iOS software, then restart the device and check for carrier setting updates as well.

Why is my contact gray?

It means you don't currently have an ongoing message thread with that person. It means you don't currently have an ongoing message thread with that person.

What does grey iMessage mean?

If the messages are grey then they are being received. The colour doesn't change on the type they use.

What does grey delivered mean on iPhone?

Grey is just the color of incoming texts. When you send to someone else who is also using iMessage, as long as there is a good network connection (Wi-Fi or cellular), it should send as a blue message. That means it's passing through Apple's messaging server instead of your carrier's.

FaceTime Button Greyed Out in Contacts or Messages on iPhone and iPad in iOS 14/13.7 [100% Fixed]

Why do some iPhone contacts have colors?

If you're talking about the number that show up in auto-complete when you start typing a number in messages, blue are contacts with whom you've exchanged iMessages recently, green are those with whom you've exchanged SMS messages recently and grey are people with whom you have not exchanged messages recently.

What happens when someone blocks you on iPhone?

When someone you've blocked calls you, they'll be sent right to your voicemail, as if your phone was turned off. This is their only clue that you blocked them. The blocked caller can still leave a voicemail, but it won't show up with your regular messages.

How do you know if someone has blocked you on their iPhone?

To know if someone blocked you on iPhone, send them an iMessage or SMS and see if it gets delivered. You can also try calling them to see if it rings once before going to voicemail – a huge red flag.

Can you tell if someone is blocking your texts?

The first clue that someone has blocked your number is silence. If they don't reply to your texts, that means they've blocked you. The good news is that you can still get through to blocked numbers by trying to call them directly. The best way to do this is to send them a text.

Do texts say delivered if blocked?

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.

Why are some of my contacts in blue?

Just a guess: If the "message+" app is the messaging app from your carrier, the blue marking is probably an indication that these contacts are with the same carrier which allows the app to use extra features like showing you when they are online or showing them as "typing" during a conversation.

What does it mean when a contact is red on iPhone?

Question: Q: Red Phone numbers

If you find that a contact's number is in red, that means you can't send iMessages to this number. You will have to send normal SMS message.

Why are my email contacts greyed out?

Their addresses will be grayed out. For it to be possible one must send a group TXT/SMS. To do so “Group Messaging” must be turned ON in Settings > Messages under SMS/MMS. This will force group messages to be sent as SMS if at least one person in the group does not have an iPhone.

What do the different colors in text messages mean?

All mobile phones — Android, iPhone, and otherwise — use SMS in some way. However, iPhones also use iMessage, which was built to send messages over the internet, specifically between Apple devices. Messages in green are SMS, while messages in blue are iMessages.

Why is my ADD person on FaceTime greyed out?

FaceTime may also show up unavailable for these reasons: The recipient's phone is turned off or set to Do Not Disturb. The recipient is on another FaceTime call or failed to answer your call after several rings. The recipient doesn't have the app enabled on their device.

What do blue Contacts mean on iPhone?

Blue indicates an iMessage recipient, green SMS, grey is unknown or an address that is unable to receive texts.

What happens when you text someone who blocked you on iPhone?

Texting someone who's blocked you works as you would expect. The message sends as normal, and you don't get an error message.

Can you tell if someone blocked your texts on iPhone?

Look underneath the last text you sent before you suspect you were blocked. If the previous iMessage says "Delivered" under the message bubble but the most recent one doesn't, it can mean that you've been blocked. If you see an iMessage Not Delivered error instead, that can be another indication as well.

How do you know if someone has blocked you on iMessage?

Check Status Updates of Messages on iMessage

In case someone blocks you with one iMessage, you will no longer be able to receive such information and status updates about the messages. So, if you believe that someone has blocked you on iMessage, you can tap on the messages and check the status updates as well.

How do you tell if someone blocked your number or their phone is off?

Can you tell if someone blocked your phone number?

If you think you've been blocked, try calling the person's number from another phone. Use your work phone, borrow a friend's phone; it doesn't really matter. The point is, if you can't reach a person on your phone, but can reach them on another phone, there's a good chance you've been blocked.

What happens when you call someone who blocked you?

A single ring sends you to voicemail

If you call a phone and hear the normal number of rings before getting sent to voicemail, then it's a normal call. If you're blocked, you would only hear a single ring before being diverted to voicemail.

How can you tell if someone has blocked you on iPhone without calling them?

What happens when someone blocks you on iMessage?

If someone has blocked you on their iPhone, they won't receive your call. Once you dial their number, the phone will ring once and then go straight to voicemail. Granted, that could also mean they're busy and can't talk. However, if it happens each time you call, there's a chance you've been blocked.

What happens when you block a number and they text you?

Regarding text messages, the blocked caller's text messages won't go through. They'll never have a “Delivered” notification with a timestamp. On your end, you'll never receive their messages.