What is green text?

What are Green Texts? 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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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.
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What is green text on iPhone?

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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Why does iMessage go green?

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 is the difference between blue and green text messages 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 iPhone Messages Turn Green



Do green texts 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 a green text 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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How do I know if Im blocked on iPhone?

  1. To know if someone blocked you on iPhone, send them an iMessage or SMS and see if it gets delivered.
  2. You can also try calling them to see if it rings once before going to voicemail – a huge red flag.
  3. It's hard to know for sure if you've been blocked, as these signs could have other explanations.
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How can you tell if someone blocked you?

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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How do you know when you're blocked on iMessage?

Try to call the number

If a user blocks you on iMessage, you will not be able to call them — if you try placing a call to a number that has blocked you, you will be met with a single ring and then the voicemail box.
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Why did my texts turn green?

If your iPhone messages are green, it means that they're being sent as SMS text messages rather than as iMessages, which appear in blue. iMessages only work between Apple users. You'll always see green when writing to Android users, or when you're not connected to the internet.
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Why did my texts go from blue to 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 you know 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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Can you tell if someone read your text?

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.
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How do you know if someone blocked your number through text?

Try sending a text message

However, if a person has blocked you, you won't see either notification. Instead, there will just be a blank space beneath your text. It's worth noting that being blocked is not the only reason why you might not see a notification.
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Does iMessage turn green when blocked 2020?

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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How do you know if someone blocks your phone number?

If you hear only one ring or no ring at all before your call goes to voicemail, this is a good indication you're blocked. In this case, the person has used the number blocking feature on their phone. If you call once a day for a few days and get the same result each time, that is strong evidence your number is blocked.
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What happens when someone blocks your number on an 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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Will iMessage deliver if 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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Will an iMessage say delivered if blocked?

iMessage will not say “delivered” if the other user blocks you. Instead, you receive a “not delivered” error under your message. Your messages may not deliver to another user for several reasons, including being blocked.
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Why are some Samsung texts 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 text messages green and some blue Android?

The short answer is that blue ones have been sent or received using Apple's iMessage technology, but green ones are “conventional” text messages that have been sent using the Short Messaging Service, also known as SMS.
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Does green text mean blocked iPhone?

As noted, the color of the messages tells you nothing about whether or not the recipient is seeing your messages. 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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Can you tell if someone is looking at your messenger?

The blue circle with the check next to your message means that your message was sent. 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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Can someone read my messages from another phone?

Reading Text Messages Secretly

You can read text messages on any phone, be it Android or iOS, without the knowledge of the target user. All you need is a phone spy service for it. Such services are not rare nowadays. There are so many apps that advertise phone spying solutions with top-notch services.
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