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Why are my text messages to other iPhone users green instead of blue

Why are my text messages to other iPhone users green instead of blue. iMessage is turned on!

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 13, 2023 10:24 PM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Feb 13, 2023 10:30 PM

iMessage (Blue) -

iPhone to iPhone: requires internet (Either over WiFi or Cellular Service) as it is sent over internet protocol. Needs Activation on your device.
iPhone to Android: Not available

SMS/MMS (Green) -

iPhone to Android: does not require any internet it is sent over cellular voice protocol. Needs to be enabled by your Carrier for the SIM used by you.
iPhone to iPhone: When iMessage is not activated or the device is not connected to the internet either over cellular or WiFi

It will turn from Blue to Green if you have enabled "Send as SMS" and whenever your iPhone is not connected to the internet it is sent as SMS (green) to all iPhone users.

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