MikeT in NJ

Q: Can I turn all of these stupid iMessage effects off?  I am not a 12 year old girl.

This has got to be the dumbest thing for people who use the phone in a professional environment.  Allow me the option to turn all this dumb stuff off on my end.

 

jeez

Posted on Sep 13, 2016 3:08 PM

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Q: Can I turn all of these stupid iMessage effects off?  I am not a 12 year old girl.

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  • by Milestone777,Apple recommended

    Milestone777 Milestone777 Sep 13, 2016 3:13 PM in response to MikeT in NJ
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    Sep 13, 2016 3:13 PM in response to MikeT in NJ

    Open Settings.

    Tap on General.

    Tap on Accessibility.

    Tap on Reduce Motion.

    Tap the switch on the right side of Reduce Motion to turn it on and disable iMessage effects in the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

  • by Demo,

    Demo Demo Sep 13, 2016 3:17 PM in response to MikeT in NJ
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    Sep 13, 2016 3:17 PM in response to MikeT in NJ

    There is no way to turn the effects off. Just ignore the features. I did find out that if you have Settings>General>Accessibility>Reduce Motion>On, you will not be able to tap to get the bubble or screen effects when you tap on the Up arrow as described in the user manual.

  • by MikeT in NJ,

    MikeT in NJ MikeT in NJ Sep 13, 2016 3:26 PM in response to Demo
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    Sep 13, 2016 3:26 PM in response to Demo

    Got it, but what about the sending to me of this stuff.  Like I don't need my phone showing fireworks or lasers if someone sends something like that.  I understand trying to make it more interesting, but some of us don't need "interesting".

  • by hot_spur,

    hot_spur hot_spur Sep 13, 2016 3:25 PM in response to MikeT in NJ
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    Sep 13, 2016 3:25 PM in response to MikeT in NJ

    Jeez. Just don't use it.

  • by Milestone777,

    Milestone777 Milestone777 Sep 13, 2016 3:28 PM in response to MikeT in NJ
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    Sep 13, 2016 3:28 PM in response to MikeT in NJ

    I don't think there is a way to turn it off completely for other users, only to stop yourself from using them. Apple has such a wide user base they try to appeal to a lot of them. I believe you can also turn off imessage and that might stop them though since those things might not be able to come through as a text message.

  • by MikeT in NJ,

    MikeT in NJ MikeT in NJ Sep 13, 2016 3:28 PM in response to hot_spur
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    Sep 13, 2016 3:28 PM in response to hot_spur

    yeah I get that.  I don't want to be in a meeting and then start having my phone looking like I am playing a video game if someone is sending that stuff.  What don't you get about that?  Jeez... some of us are not at home in their parents basement.

  • by MikeT in NJ,

    MikeT in NJ MikeT in NJ Sep 13, 2016 3:30 PM in response to Milestone777
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    Sep 13, 2016 3:30 PM in response to Milestone777

    yeah, I use iMessage for PDF and other things too.  I understand the user base theory, but I know more than a few people already who are not thrilled about making iMessage a toy.

     

    PS:  Go Big Ben.

  • by Demo,Helpful

    Demo Demo Sep 13, 2016 3:40 PM in response to MikeT in NJ
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    Sep 13, 2016 3:40 PM in response to MikeT in NJ

    Unfortunately, while I am not 100% certain, I don't think that there is anything that you can do about it on the receiving end. You can leave feedback with Apple.

    http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

     

    I pretty much feel the same way about messages. There is way too much emphasis placed on texting, social media and all of that type of thing these days, IMHO. However, it is a mildly amusing option that one can use at one's discretion.

     

    One thing that bothers me about this is that turning Reduce Motion off, can reduce battery time or at least that has been my experience. This effects feature will only be an now and then kind of thing for me with and only people that I am very close to.

  • by PuppyLove10014,

    PuppyLove10014 PuppyLove10014 Sep 13, 2016 4:03 PM in response to MikeT in NJ
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    Sep 13, 2016 4:03 PM in response to MikeT in NJ

    Agreed....

     

    Any way to get the regular long text box back as default - no 3 icons on the left side???

  • by Demo,

    Demo Demo Sep 13, 2016 5:18 PM in response to PuppyLove10014
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    Sep 13, 2016 5:18 PM in response to PuppyLove10014

    Not that I can see. As soon as you tap in the text field to begin a text, the three icons disappear, but they will come back.

  • by PuppyLove10014,

    PuppyLove10014 PuppyLove10014 Sep 13, 2016 6:15 PM in response to Demo
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    Sep 13, 2016 6:15 PM in response to Demo

    This is crazy - $700-$1100 phone and you cant hide icons....sigh.