How do I switch from SMS 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.

What does it mean when it switches from iMessage to text message?

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.

Why is my iPhone using SMS instead of iMessage?

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.

How do I switch between text message and SMS?

Pro tip: Switch back to a standard SMS client in Android

  1. Open up Hangouts.
  2. Tap the settings button (top right corner)
  3. Tap SMS Enabled.
  4. If you don’t find the listing for Default SMS app (such as with the HTC M8), tap More.
  5. Tap Default SMS app.
  6. Select your SMS app from the listing (Figure A)

Why would an iMessage 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.

Are you blocked if your text is green?

Check iMessage bubble color 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.

Why did my text messages turn from blue to green 2021?

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.

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.