What is an SMS message on an iPhone?

If you aren't using iMessage, you can use SMS/MMS. These messages are texts and photos that you send to other cell phones or another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. SMS/MMS messages aren't encrypted and appear in green text bubbles on your device. To use SMS/MMS on an iPhone, you need a text-messaging plan.

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 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 use SMS on iPhone?

Why would someone use SMS instead of iMessage?

The only reason to use SMS instead of iMessage is if you're chatting with people who don't have Apple devices, or if you don't have any data on your phone. Is it possible to get iMessages to work on an Android phone? Yes, you can!

How to send SMS texts with iPhone

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.

Why do texts say SMS?

SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly known as texting. It's a way to send text-only messages of up to 160 characters between phones.

Do I need SMS on iPhone?

If you're not using iMessage, you can use SMS/MMS. These messages are texts and photos you can send to other mobile phones or another iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. SMS/MMS messages won't be encrypted and will appear in green text bubbles on your device. To use SMS/MMS on iPhone, you'll need a text messaging plan.

Where do I find my SMS messages on my iPhone?

Accessing Text Messages

Tap the "Messages" icon from the home screen of your iPhone to access your stored text messages. The application will display all text messages sent and received in chronological order. Tap a text message to display the entire text message thread.

How do I switch from SMS to iMessage?

Go to Settings > Messages > Turn on iMessage > Tap on OK to confirm > Toggle the Send As SMS switch to off. This will still allow you to receive text messages, but all messages you send will be forced to go as iMessages.

Why do I need SMS on my phone?

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.

What is the difference between iMessage and text message on iPhone?

- The most basic difference between an iMessage and a text message is that an iMessage is sent using an internet connection and the latter is delivered over a cellular network. - Another difference is that the iMessage service can be accessed only on Apple devices and the SMS service can be used on any device.

How secure is SMS?

SMS messages aren't encrypted, meaning the contents of each text message are viewable to mobile carriers and governments, and can even be intercepted by organized and semi-skilled hackers. That means even if you're using SMS to secure your online accounts using two-factor authentication, your codes can be stolen.

Why is iPhone sending green messages?

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.

Do I get charged for SMS messages?

How much do SMS texts cost? While SMS text messages are free for users with unlimited texting phone plans, mobile carriers do charge customers who don't have unlimited texting or who send SMS messages outside of covered areas. Most carriers charge the same rate for both SMS and MMS messages.

Should SMS and MMS be turned on my iPhone?

MMS – multimedia messaging service – allows you to send pictures and other media via text, as well as send longer texts. If you have a limited data plan or poor internet connection, and iMessage isn't working on your iPhone, you should turn off iMessage and use MMS instead.

Where can I find my SMS messages?

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.

Why are my messages 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.

How do I turn off SMS?

On devices running Android 4.3 or lower, disable SMS in Hangouts by going to Settings > SMS, then uncheck the box next to "Turn on SMS." On devices running Android 4.4, go to Settings > SMS, then tap on "SMS Enabled" to change your default SMS app.

Will iMessage send as SMS if phone is off?

If the recipient's phone is off, iMessage will not say delivered to the sender until the phone is powered back on. iMessage will only go through and says delivered if the recipient has other Apple devices with iMessage enabled.

Should I use SMS or MMS?

Informational messages are also better sent via SMS because the text should be all you need, though if you have a promotional offer, it may be better to consider an MMS message. These image messages are also better for lengthy messages as you won't be able to send more than 160 characters in an SMS.

How does a person know that he has got an SMS?

If you can't find the Advanced Messaging option, go to your phone's settings and type in Advanced Messaging in the search bar. This should take you right to it. Now, you can see if your text message was delivered, if the other person read it, and if they're typing.

Why does my text say SMS and not delivered?

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.

How do I know if my SMS has been read?

On an Android

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. On a Samsung phone, go to Messages > Menu > Settings > Chat settings. Here, you can enable read receipts.

How do I know if a green text 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.