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LilMsJones Author

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Text from blue to green on iPhone

Text a couple of people that have iPhones and now they are green instead of blue. Why?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 12, 2023 5:13 PM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Sep 13, 2023 12:30 AM

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
You need to have an SMS/MMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS/MMS services.

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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Text from blue to green on iPhone

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