What is the difference between a text message and an iMessage?

How are text messages and iMessages different? - 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.

Is it better to use iMessage or text?

Since iMessage sends messages over the Internet, it can send a wider range of different kinds of data. iMessage is far better than text messages in this respect — you aren't limited to 160 characters and a blurry picture. Apple's instant messaging service lets you send any of the following types of media: GIFs.

Are iMessage and text message the same?

iMessages only work between iPhones (and other Apple devices such as iPads). If you are using an iPhone and you send a message to a friend on Android, it will be sent as a SMS message and will be green.

What happens when you send an iMessage as a text message?

When you send an iMessage, Apple will route that message through their servers using an Internet connection. This Internet connection can be either Wi-Fi or your cellular provider's data network. If no Internet connection is available, the Messages app may attempt to deliver the iMessage as a regular SMS text message.

Why does it say text message instead of iMessage?

Why are my iMessages sending as texts to one person? If messages are being sent as text messages, then it is most likely that the recipient is using a non-Apple device, like an Android. If you know that they are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, then they may not have iMessage enabled.

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What happens if I turn off iMessage?

Answering your question, the message will appear on the devices that has iMessage but not on the one you've disabled, however, if you turn off iMessage on all devices, then your friends will send you a normal text message.

How do I switch from text message 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 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 is my text message 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 know if my text messages are being blocked?

You can get through by using another person's phone number – Try calling the individual from a different number. If there's an error message, it's likely the phone is disconnected. If the call goes through just fine; you've been blocked. The Read Receipts – This works for iPhones and newer Androids.

What is the benefit of using iMessage?

It allows you to send up to 160 characters in a single message and uses just a cell phone network (no data) to send the message. iMessage: An iMessage is a type of text message that can only be sent from an Apple device to another Apple device, like an iPhone or an iPad.

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.

Does iMessages show up on phone bill?

Answer: A: No, iMessages don't show on your bill. They are sent as data. You'll see how much data you used over the month.

What does a blue dot next to a text message mean?

Using a blue dot notifies the recipients of the message that they have met the requirements for sending and receiving messages in chat mode.

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.

Is there a way to tell if someone blocked you on 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. It's hard to know for sure if you've been blocked, as these signs could have other explanations.

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.

What does a GREY text message 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.

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.

How do you fix green text to blue?

Try temporarily turning off Settings > Messages > Send as SMS. Then send some messages. It their back to blue you can turn Send as SMS back on and sent additional messages to ensure they're still blue.

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.

How do you iMessage someone?

Will I still receive text messages if my iPhone is turned off?

Depends on how long your phone is turned off & whether you are connected to WiFi or 3G. iMessages are only stored on Apple's servers for 24hrs. If the sender tries to send you an iMessage, & your phone is off, it will most likely go as an SMS.

Can I turn my iMessage off for one person?

Unfortunately, no. iMessage doesn't work like that; you can't turn it off for one person while keeping the service on for others. It's a simple binary setting – you can either turn it on or off.