HT206894: Use message effects with iMessage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

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Lauren-dm

Q: Can people who have a device without 3d touch (like iphone 6) use this?

My family members who have an iPhone 6 are unable to send and see the new ios10 imessage effects. They have already turned off the 'Reduce Motion' setting. I was wondering, since sending the effects requires 3D touch, how they can do this.

 

Thank you

iPhone 6s, iOS 10

Posted on Sep 22, 2016 3:17 AM

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Q: Can people who have a device without 3d touch (like iphone 6) use this?

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  • by Ulexes138,

    Ulexes138 Ulexes138 Sep 23, 2016 9:30 AM in response to Lauren-dm
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    Sep 23, 2016 9:30 AM in response to Lauren-dm
    Hello Lauren-dm,

    Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Community. I know how exciting the new message effects are and I'd love to help you and your family use them. It's possible to use them without 3D touch sign the steps in this article: 

    Use message effects with iMessage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

    Just as a heads up, iPhones that are not updated to iOS 10 may display the effects as static graphics, but they should still be able to receive them. If the behavior persists, or you run into any trouble, the entire community is here to help.

    ​Best Regards