Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities Hope_2022,
We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.
We recommend checking out these steps for more information on what to do if you're having issues sending and receiving messages.
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If you see a red exclamation point
If you try to send a message and you see
with an alert that says Not Delivered, follow these steps:
- Check your network connection.
- Tap
, then tap Try Again. - If you still can’t send the message, tap
, then tap Send as Text Message. Messaging rates may apply. Contact your carrier for more information.
You can set up Messages so that it automatically tries to send messages as an SMS when iMessage isn't available. Go to Settings > Messages, and turn on Send as SMS.


If you see a green message bubble
If you see a green message bubble instead of a blue one, then that message was sent using MMS/SMS instead of iMessage. There are several reasons for this:
- The person that you sent the message to doesn't have an Apple device.
- iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient’s device. To check if iMessage is turned on for your device, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage.
- iMessage is temporarily unavailable on your device or on your recipient’s device.
- You might need to update your settings for Messages after you set up a new device.
Learn the difference between iMessage and MMS/SMS messages

If you receive messages on one device but not the other
If you have an iPhone and another iOS or iPadOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages, go to Settings > Messages, and tap Send & Receive.
If you don't see your phone number, you can link your iPhone number to your Apple ID so you can send and receive iMessages from your phone number. You can also set up Text Message Forwarding so you can send and receive MMS and SMS messages on all of your Apple devices. "
For additional information, check out this link: If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
These steps will help ensure your device is working with ease and can fix common issues like the ones you’re experiencing.
Kindest regards!