Why am I able to send messages through iMessage but when the text comes back it is as a text message?
My iMessages are on and so are the senders but I am still receiving messages as text message instead of iMessage to iMessage.
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 17
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It's possible that you used your Apple ID to send the iMessage, while the recipient might have replied using your phone number. There's a chance that iMessage isn't activated for your phone number on your device.
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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.