Why are my iMessages different colors?

If you use iMessage, you will probably have seen three different colors of text bubbles. Messages you send from your iPhone to another iOS user have blue bubbles. The messages you send from your iPhone to someone who is not on iOS or that have been sent via SMS have green bubbles.
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Why are some of my iMessages green and some blue?

For green messages, the texts that are sent are compatible with a wider range of phones and receiving services than blue iMessage texts. 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.
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How do I change my iMessage text color?

Tap the ellipsis (three dots) icon on the Aqua style. Next, when the context menu appears, tap Edit. Under Background, tap the arrow next to Fill and then tap the color wheel to choose and change your iMessage color. Tap the x button, then < Aqua, to exit and return to the style's settings.
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Why are some texts green and others blue on iPhone?

Blue messages are sent as iMessages to another iOS device, green ones are being sent as texts to other devices, the grey ones are incoming messages. To add a bit to the above. Blue messages are sent to someone who is actively using iMessage. That person must be using an iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Mac.
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Why is iMessage green for one person?

Green conversation bubbles can also mean the person's phone is turned off, offline, or switched to Android.
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Why iPhone Messages Turn Green



Do Imessages turn 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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Why are my messages to someone suddenly green?

So, if a text message is green, it can mean one of two things. No, it doesn't mean that the text won't go through or hasn't gone through. Instead, a green text message on an iPhone is an SMS message that has been delivered to a phone that is not an iPhone or Apple device (ie. an Android).
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How do I fix the text color on my iPhone?

Change the color of text

Any color: Tap Color, swipe up or down to see all the choices, then tap a color. To preview text in different colors, touch and hold a color, then drag across the grid. A color label appears for each previewed color to help you reproduce an exact match. Release your finger to select a color.
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How do I change my iPhone text colors?

Open the Settings app, then tap Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Color Filters. You'll see three examples of color spaces to help you select an option that fits your needs.
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What colors are iPhone messages?

iMessages are texts, photos or videos you can send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac over Wi-Fi or mobile data networks. These messages will always be encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles.
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How do I fix my iMessage from green to blue?

The first thing to do is to restart your phone. You can do this by long-pressing the power button. Once your phone comes back on, try to send a message to your friend. If this method doesn't work, follow the instructions from your settings panel below.
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Why are my Imessages different shades of 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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Why are the colors on my iPhone messed up?

The most common reason why an iPhone display looks negative is because Classic Invert is on. Classic Invert completely reverse the colors of your iPhone's display. Similarly, Smart Invert may be on. Smart Invert also reverses the color of your iPhone display, with a few exceptions.
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How do I get my iPhone out of weird color mode?

How to Switch Off Inverted Colors on an iPhone
  1. 1 Open your iPhone's Settings.
  2. 2 Open the Accessibility settings.
  3. 3 Open the Display & Text Size settings.
  4. 4 Turn off Classic and Smart Invert.
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How do I get rid of weird colors on my iPhone?

How to Fix Color Distortion on iPhone or iPad
  1. Ensure that Color Filters is Turned Off or Adjust It Perfectly.
  2. Force Restart Your iPhone.
  3. Reset All Settings on iPhone or iPad.
  4. Update iOS on Your Device.
  5. The Radical Steps That Might Come to Your Rescue.
  6. Contact Apple Support, If Nothing Has Worked…
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How do I reset the color on my iPhone?

How to change color filters and tint on an iPhone
  1. Start the Settings app.
  2. Tap "General," and then tap "Accessibility."
  3. On the Accessibility page, tap "Display Accommodations."
  4. Tap "Color Filters."
  5. Turn on "Color Filters" by swiping the button to the right.
  6. Choose the color filter best suited to your sight needs.
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Why did my text send as green without me doing it?

The green message background indicates the traditional SMS text message. It actually means a message that you have sent to someone else is through SMS message service instead of Apple iMessage.
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What does blocking on iMessage look like?

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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What happens if your iMessage text is 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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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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Why did my phone randomly change colors?

Two of the most common causes are accessibility settings that alter screen or icon colors, as well as power-saving mode options. However, other issues can change screen colors to black and white. These include hardware failures, faulty OS updates, or a faulty charger.
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Why did my phone change colors?

All devices running Android™ 9 and higher have a bedtime mode feature. When this feature is enabled your phone will change to black and white, as shown in the figure below. To turn off grayscale: Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.
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How do I get my phone back to normal color?

On your phone, open the Settings app. Tap Display. Turn Dark theme on or off.
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Why are some iPhone messages light blue and some dark blue?

The dark blue one are the latest iMessage you sent in a conversation; While the light blue ones are the older ones you sent in the same conversation. They only turn blue when they are successfully delivered.
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How do I get my iMessage back to normal?

The fix
  1. Reboot iMessage by going to Settings > Messages and turning off iMessage, then turn off your iPhone by pressing and holding the on/off switch, slide to power off, and then wait for your iPhone to start up again.
  2. Once you've rebooted, return to Settings > Messages and turn iMessage back on.
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