I have free texts but pay by the GB for data. Would much rather have iMessage use up text minutes instead of data.
Also, today I had difficulty sending iMessage (with photo) over wifi. I had to turn on my cell data to send it.
iMessage has no advantages for me, other than integration into iCloud, etc.
iPhone 5s, iOS 9, unlocked
Basically, no. That's because iMessage and SMS text messages are based on different technologies. iMessages can use either Wi-Fi or your cellular provider's data plan to send/receive messages to other Apple devices. SMS, uses your cellular service provider's voice plan.
However, you can "force" the Messages app to send an SMS message when iMessage is not available via the "Send as SMS" option in Settings > Messages
Basically, no. That's because iMessage and SMS text messages are based on different technologies. iMessages can use either Wi-Fi or your cellular provider's data plan to send/receive messages to other Apple devices. SMS, uses your cellular service provider's voice plan.
However, you can "force" the Messages app to send an SMS message when iMessage is not available via the "Send as SMS" option in Settings > Messages
Turn off iMessage. That will result in all of your messages being sent as SMS/MMS messages
Thanks, KiltedTim. I suspected as much.
If I turn it off, will I lose all my iMessage messages?
How can I force iMessage to use SMS minutes instead of data?
