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I have one friend that I know has an iPhone. When I text her it goes to the green text but when other friends text her, it’s an iMessage. When we group message, my text messes up the group text and abilities to text as all iPhones. Help. It’s so annoying.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 21, 2022 1:55 AM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2022 1:59 AM

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...

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Sep 21, 2022 1:59 AM in response to MBCkrk3

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...

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