What happens when iMessage turns blue?

iMessages are texts, photos, or videos that you send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. These messages are always encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles. To turn iMessage on or off, go to Settings > Messages.
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Does blue iMessage mean blocked?

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 does it mean when iMessage goes from green to blue?

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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How do you know if you've been blocked on iMessage?

Check the Bubble Color

If you don't see a blue bubble on your end, then it's likely that they've blocked you on iMessage. It's important to note that this doesn't mean they have blocked your number altogether; it just means they have blocked you from sending them messages over iMessage.
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Does iMessage tell someone if they're blocked?

The blocked person also does not receive any notification that they're blocked. However, many iPhone users may be able to deduce that you've blocked them. This is because of the iMessage text “status” feature on iPhones.
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Why iPhone Messages Turn Green



Can you tell if someone is blocking your texts?

“The last message that you know was received and responded to…should have a 'delivered' status,” Lavelle explains. If, under the messages you've sent after that, you don't see that “delivered” notification, that could mean that person has blocked you.
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Do texts go green if you're blocked?

The bubble color isn't a perfect indicator that you've been blocked. Green conversation bubbles can also mean the person's phone is turned off, offline, or switched to Android.
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Does iMessage turn green when you're blocked?

Check iMessage bubble color on iPhone

Even if you're blocked on iMessage, the message will appear to be sent as usual; this is why it's so difficult to figure out if you're blocked or not. Apple uses a blue text bubble to signify iMessage and a green bubble for SMS.
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Do texts go green when blocked?

Blue or Green has nothing to do with being blocked. Blue means iMessage, i.e., messages sent through Apple, Green means messages sent through SMS.
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What color are Imessages If you are blocked?

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). However, the person you've been blocked by will never receive that message.
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Are messages blue or green when blocked?

A green text message on your iPhone isn't a sign that your phone number was blocked, or that the text was not delivered. Instead, it means that the message was sent as a standard SMS message rather than an iMessage, which will appear as blue.
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What does blue iMessage but not delivered mean?

The most probable cause is that either their phone is off due to some reason, or they don't have access to an active internet connection. If their phone is on DND, iMessage will still say 'Delivered'.
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How do you tell if you've been blocked on iPhone?

  1. To know if someone blocked you on iPhone, try sending both an iMessage and SMS message.
  2. You can also check if you're blocked on social media apps, or try a different number or device.
  3. It's hard to know for sure if you're blocked, as it could also be Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode.
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Why would iMessage turn green?

If iMessage is switched off either on your iPhone or on the recipient's iPhone, the message will be sent via SMS and due to this, the message background turned into green color. It might be also the case that the iMessage server is down for temporary either on your iPhone or recipient's iPhone.
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Will someone know if I put them on Do Not Disturb?

for Do Not Disturb) appears in the status bar and on the Lock Screen, and your status is automatically displayed in the Messages app. People who try to send you a message will see that you've silenced notifications, but they can still notify you if something is urgent.
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Why was my iMessage sent as a text message?

The Recipient Wasn't Using an Apple Device at the Time

Remember, iMessage only works between Apple devices. So, if your family or friend switches from an iPhone to an Android smartphone, for example, your iMessage will automatically be sent as a text message to them.
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What message do you get when blocked?

If you make a call and receive an automated message along the lines of “the customer is unavailable,” that person's wireless carrier may have blocked you. The messages can vary, but the result is the same. Your call won't go through.
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What does it look like when someone blocks on iPhone?

If you're blocked by someone, your calls will go straight to voicemail, and your voicemail messages will head to the 'blocked' section immediately. The other person won't receive your calls, won't be notified you called, and won't see a badge for your voicemail.
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Can someone tell if they are blocked on your iPhone?

When you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won't get a notification. Messages that are sent or received won't be delivered. Also, the contact won't get a notification that the call or message was blocked.
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Does a blue text mean it was delivered?

Video: Explained: Blue vs.

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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Does a blue message mean delivered?

A filled-in blue circle next to your message means that your message was delivered. And, when a friend has read your message, a small version of your friend's photo will appear next to your message.
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Why did my message send blue?

Answer. This is the way Android Messages indicates whether the message is being sent via RCS or SMS/MMS protocols. The darker messages are RCS.
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How do you know if a blue message has been read?

Read Receipts on Android Smartphones
  1. From the text messaging app, open Settings. ...
  2. Go to Chat features, Text Messages, or Conversations. ...
  3. Turn on (or turn off) the Read Receipts, Send Read Receipts, or Request Receipt toggle switches, depending on your phone and what you want to do.
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What happens if iPhone message is blue?

Text Messages that use a Blue Bubble indicate thet they were sent using the iMessage service from Apple which uses the mobile data portion of your cellular service. iMessages can be used solely between Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod or a Mac).
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Why are some messages blue and some green?

If you text someone and the bubble that shows up is green instead of blue, you are using SMS or MMS messages. These kinds of text messages stand for “Short Messaging Service” and “Multimedia Messaging Service,” respectively.
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