Why are some of my messages light blue and some are dark 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 some Iphone messages light blue and some dark blue?

Answer: A: It doesn't matter how recent the message is, when you scroll the list, the message nearest to the text box at the bottom will be dark blue. The colour will turn to light blue when scroll up.
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What do the different shades of blue mean in iMessage?

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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What does dark blue in messenger mean?

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. Send message. Messenger. Product/service.
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What does the blue light mean on text messages?

The blue text message on Samsung means that the text was sent using Advanced Messaging. A teal bubble indicates an SMS or MMS message.
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How do I make my messages dark blue?

Open your iPhone settings and go to 'Accessibility'.
  1. Now, tap on 'Display & Text Size' from the Accessibility options.
  2. In the Display & Text Size settings, turn on the toggle for 'Increase Contrast'.
  3. Your iMessage bubbles will become a darker blue.
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Why did my text messages change color?

It appears to me that in a single chat session if you or your respondant send two or more messages in a row without a response then they turn colors to let you know that your first message has not been answered. If they respond then the original color returns.
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What do the different colors mean on text messages?

All mobile phones — Android, iPhone, and otherwise — use SMS in some way. However, iPhones also use iMessage, which was built to send messages over the internet, specifically between Apple devices. Messages in green are SMS, while messages in blue are iMessages. Dave Johnson/Business Insider.
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How can you tell if someone is ignoring you on Messenger?

To do so, message the person from your account and at the same time, ask someone else to message that person. Keep a check on the delivery icon for both accounts. If the other person's delivery icon changes from Sent to Delivered and yours is still showing Sent, it means they have Ignored you.
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Can you tell if someone is checking 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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Do blocked iMessages stay blue?

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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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 I make my text messages private?

Follow these steps to hide text messages from your lock screen on an Android.
  1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
  2. Choose Apps & notifications > Notifications.
  3. Under the Lock Screen setting, choose Notifications on lock screen or On lock screen.
  4. Select Don't show notifications.
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Can you tell if someone is blocking your texts?

Try sending a text message

The former means that your text message went through, but the recipient hasn't read it yet. The latter is self-explanatory. However, if a person has blocked you, you won't see either notification. Instead, there will just be a blank space beneath your text.
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How do you darken text on iPhone?

Answer: A: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Increase Contrast > Darken Colors, After this the text should be dark enough to read well.
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When you mute someone on Messenger What do they see?

Note: You can choose from 15 minutes, 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or until you unmute them. Whoever you mute will not be notified, and will have no way to know, you've muted them.
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What is vanish mode on Messenger?

Messenger From Facebook offers an optional “Vanish Mode” that causes messages to automatically disappear from chats once they've been seen. When Vanish Mode is turned on for a chat, all “seen” messages will disappear when the user closes the chat. Users can turn on Vanish Mode for individual conversations separately.
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What happens when you restrict someone on Messenger?

If you restrict someone: You won't get notifications when they message you, and your phone won't ring when they call you. You won't be able to call or message them. You won't see your conversation with them in your Chats list.
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Why are some iPhone texts different colors?

Apple® uses different colored message bubbles to indicate whether a message is sent via iMessage® (blue) or standard SMS/MMS (green). iMessage is an Apple service that allows unlimited messaging to other iOS 5 and higher devices.
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What do the different colors on Android text messages mean?

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. For Samsung Galaxy S9/9+ If a message appears in a blue bubble, it means the message was sent via Advanced Messaging. A teal bubble indicates a message sent via SMS or MMS.
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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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How do you know 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.
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Do green messages mean your 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 a cellular service or data connection or has iMessage turned off, so your iMessages fall back to SMS.
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Why are some texts blue and others 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. Sometimes you can also send or receive green text messages to an iOS device.
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