iMessage not working with select conversations

After getting the new iPhone, many of my messages are being sent via text message - RCS. This is not due to someome else not having an iPhone or the latest iOS. This is a bug with my phone. Anyone else have this issue?

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 20, 2025 6:19 PM

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Sep 20, 2025 7:54 PM in response to JoshIphone1

I have this happen to me when I upgrade to IOS 26

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