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SueAnnL Author

Level 1

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Texting an blocking

If I normal get a iMessage from this person but it goes to green sms do they still receive the message or am I blocked

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 18, 2023 11:20 PM

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SravanKrA

Level 10

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Posted on Feb 18, 2023 11:35 PM

You will never know when you are blocked. You can only make wild guesses. Green does not in any mean you are blocked

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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