Why do my texts turn blue?

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.

Why are some of my 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.

What does it mean when you text someone and it stays blue?

All replies. Blue simply means the message has been sent over Apple's own messaging network, not your phone company's texting service. (One's sent over your phone company's service are in green).

Why did my text turn light 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.

Why do iPhone messages turn light 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.

Why iPhone Messages Turn Green

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 your texts are blocked?

Send them an SMS message

When you send them an SMS and you get the "Delivered" notification underneath it, you weren't blocked. If you get a notification like "Message Not Delivered" or you get no notification at all, that's a sign of a potential block.

How can you tell if someone blocked your number from texting?

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.

How can you tell if someone blocked you iMessage?

If someone has blocked you on their iPhone, they won't receive your call. Once you dial their number, the phone will ring once and then go straight to voicemail. Granted, that could also mean they're busy and can't talk. However, if it happens each time you call, there's a chance you've been blocked.

Why do iMessages suddenly 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.

Why do text messages change color?

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.

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.

What happens when someone puts you on Do Not Disturb?

Call again

By default, Do Not Disturb is set up to allow calls through if the same number calls again within three minutes – the idea is to ignore most calls but let through urgent ones. In other words, your first step if you suspect your friend is using Do Not Disturb should be to call again right away.

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

Why are my iMessages blue but not delivered?

The most probable cause is that either their phone is off due to some reason, or they don't have access to an active internet connection. If their phone is on DND, iMessage will still say 'Delivered'. Another instance where iMessage doesn't say 'Delivered' is when the sender has blocked you.

Can you tell if someone blocked your texts on iPhone?

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.

What happens when someone blocks your number?

When you block a number, you no longer receive calls or text messages from that person. This step helps stop unwanted spam calls, but it's also great for personal reasons. The first indication that something's up is the most obvious: You call and send text messages, but you get no response.

How can I tell if someone blocked my number without calling them?

The letter F. You can't know for sure if someone has blocked your number on an Android without asking the person. However, if your Android's phone calls and texts to a specific person don't seem to be reaching them, your number might have been blocked.

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.

Will 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.

How do you get past someone's Do Not Disturb?

1. Call Once and Call Again Within 3 minutes. The default Do Not Disturb Mode setting allows Calls to go through if someone Calls Again from the same Phone Number within three minutes of the first Call.

Do not disturb vs blocked?

Maybe They're Using Do Not Disturb Mode? Sometimes you might think you've been blocked when the person you're calling is actually using Do Not Disturb mode. When someone enables this mode on their phone, neither you nor that person gets a notification when you send a message or try to call them.

Can you put one person on Do Not Disturb?

Whatever your reason is, turning on Do Not Disturb can be a good one-stop shop if you want stop receiving notifications in a hurry. You can mute the device for one specific contact only, or you can do it for everything. There's also an option for you to activate it for only a specific time range.

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.

Why are my texts to another iPhone 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.