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I can’t text messages but I can with using my IMessages can youu help me with this

My iphone can’t text a message but when I using iMessage it sends can you help me?

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 4, 2020 7:00 AM

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Posted on Jun 4, 2020 7:07 AM

If you are unable to send SMS then contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) The agency who issued the SIM to you


You can use the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to send messages. Those messages are sent as iMessage or SMS/MMS. Learn more about the difference between the message types.



iMessage


iMessages are texts, photos, or videos that you send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. These messages are always encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles. To turn iMessage on or off, go to Settings > Messages.



SMS/MMS


If you aren’t using iMessage, you can use SMS/MMS. These messages are texts and photos that you send to other cell phones or another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. SMS/MMS messages aren't encrypted and appear in green text bubbles on your device.

 

To use SMS/MMS on an iPhone, you need a text-messaging plan. Contact your wireless carrier for more information. You can also set up your other Apple devices to send and receive messages from any Apple device.

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Jun 4, 2020 7:07 AM in response to Dhan21

If you are unable to send SMS then contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) The agency who issued the SIM to you


You can use the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to send messages. Those messages are sent as iMessage or SMS/MMS. Learn more about the difference between the message types.



iMessage


iMessages are texts, photos, or videos that you send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. These messages are always encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles. To turn iMessage on or off, go to Settings > Messages.



SMS/MMS


If you aren’t using iMessage, you can use SMS/MMS. These messages are texts and photos that you send to other cell phones or another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. SMS/MMS messages aren't encrypted and appear in green text bubbles on your device.

 

To use SMS/MMS on an iPhone, you need a text-messaging plan. Contact your wireless carrier for more information. You can also set up your other Apple devices to send and receive messages from any Apple device.

I can’t text messages but I can with using my IMessages can youu help me with this

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