Q: Problems with text messaging
Hi--
I am using my friend's old iPad (he's on Verizon and I'm on AT&T. I have permission to use his data) . Trouble occurs when I try to send messages to certain contacts. It switches from SMS (blue) to MMS (green) and fails. No BLOBs (pictures or images) just plain text. Why does it switch from SMS to MMS? How can I prevent it?
I took the latest update iOS 9.3.4. I am not tech savvy, simple answers please????
A Frustrated User
iPhoto '08, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)
Posted on Aug 23, 2016 5:55 PM
SMS & MMS are both green. MMS can include photos while SMS cannot.
iMessage is blue and can only be sent to other Apple devices which have iMessage turned on. Changing to a contact which isn't using an Apple device with iMessage would explain why it switches to green. I don't know why it isn't sending the photo however.
More information: Use Messages with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Posted on Aug 23, 2016 6:42 PM