Why is my phone sending text messages to another I phone instead of iMessages? Also why is it wen I go to text people w my I phone it’s takes 2-3 seconds if not longer for the message to appear after I e typed it

Why is my phone sending text messages to another I phone instead of iMessages? Also why is it wen I go to text people w my I phone it’s takes 2-3 seconds if not longer for the message to appear after I e typed it

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 4, 2021 3:49 PM

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Jan 4, 2021 5:05 PM in response to Coulditbavirus

Coulditbavirus wrote:

Why is my phone sending text messages to another I phone instead of iMessages? Also why is it wen I go to text people w my I phone it’s takes 2-3 seconds if not longer for the message to appear after I e typed it

That occurs if you or that person is in an area with a weak wifi or cellular data signal or imessage has been turned off.

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Why is my phone sending text messages to another I phone instead of iMessages? Also why is it wen I go to text people w my I phone it’s takes 2-3 seconds if not longer for the message to appear after I e typed it

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