Why are some texts green and some blue?

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 are some text green and some blue to the same person?

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 has my text turned 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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Does green text 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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How do you know if a green text message 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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Why iPhone Messages Turn Green



How do I know someone blocked me on iMessage?

Look underneath the last text you sent before you suspect you were blocked. If the previous iMessage says "Delivered" under the message bubble but the most recent one doesn't, it can mean that you've been blocked. If you see an iMessage Not Delivered error instead, that can be another indication as well.
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Will a text message say delivered if blocked?

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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Why would a text to another iPhone be green?

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 is it green when I text someone with an iPhone?

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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How do you know when someone blocks your number on iPhone?

6 Ways to Check If Someone Blocked Your Number on iPhone
  1. Send a Courteous Text and Wait for the Response.
  2. Try Calling the Person and Check the Voicemail.
  3. What If the Call Rings Once and Then Goes to Voicemail.
  4. Enter *67 Before Dialing the Number.
  5. Ask a Mutual Friend to Call Them.
  6. Why Not Ask Them Outright in Person.
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Why was my iMessage sent as a text?

Why does my iPhone text say “sent as text message?” Any message sent to a non-Apple user will be sent as a text message. The iMessaging service is only available for Apple devices. But if the iMessage couldn't be sent, or if the recipient doesn't have iMessage enabled, then your iPhone will send it as a text message.
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Why are my iPhone texts sometimes green and sometimes blue?

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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Does iMessage turn green when blocked 2021?

The messages sent before the user blocked you, their status updates will be surely available in your iMessage app. On the other hand, messages sent after getting blocked will have no status updates, and will be sent as text messages, and will appear in a green color bubble.
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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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What is the difference between a green and a blue text message?

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.
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Why is my iMessage green and not delivered?

Send as Text Message Instead of iMessage

If the person you're contacting doesn't have an Apple product, iMessage won't work. You need to rely on SMS to send to Android devices, for example. In these instances, your messages will say Sent as Text Message, not Delivered, and appear in green bubbles.
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How can I tell if someone has blocked my number?

How to tell if someone blocked your number on android? Blocking a number is an uncomfortable situation. If you've ever received a message from a blocker, you'll be relieved to know that you can easily find out whether they've blocked your number by unblocking it and calling the person.
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How do you know if someone blocks your phone number?

Call your contact back with a masked number.
  1. If the call goes through like usual--e.g., five or more rings--then your contact has blocked your number.
  2. If the call still stops after a ring or less and diverts to voicemail, your contact's phone is dead.
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When you block someone do they know?

Blocking Someone on Android Messages and Apple iMessage

When you block a contact over Android or iPhone, they will still be able to send you text messages. These messages will not show up on your phone but the sender will see the messages as sent. They won't know that they've been blocked.
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What happens when you block a number on iPhone and they text you?

When you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won't get a notification. Messages that are sent or received won't be delivered. Also, the contact won't get a notification that the call or message was blocked. When you block an email address from Mail, it goes to the trash folder.
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What is the difference between iMessage and text message?

iMessages are in blue and text messages are green. 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.
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