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I_am_mimi Author

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Text messaging

i just got the iPhone 13 Pro Max and when I text none iPhone people in my contacts, I get this message: Free Msg: Unable to send message - Message Blocking is active.

How do I fix this?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 23, 2021 7:41 PM

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Axel Foley

Level 10

149,592 points

Posted on Dec 23, 2021 8:09 PM

That free message is sent to you by your carrier. The settings at your carrier’s end is blocking SMS messages (Green Bubble). This is the reason non-iphone users are not inaccessible to you through SMS messages. Contact your carrier and inquire about the free message text that you have been receiving.

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