Why are some texts blue and some green?

Short answer: Blue ones have been sent or received using Apple's iMessage technology, while green ones are "traditional" text messages exchanged via Short Messaging Service, or SMS.

Why are some texts green and some blue to the same person?

If you text someone and the bubble that shows up is green instead of blue, you are using SMS or MMS messages. These kinds of text messages stand for “Short Messaging Service” and “Multimedia Messaging Service,” respectively.

Why did my texts go from blue to green?

Why are my texts green? A green text message on your iPhone isn't a sign that your phone number was blocked, or that the text was not delivered. Instead, it means that the message was sent as a standard SMS message rather than an iMessage, which will appear as blue.

Does a green text mean you are blocked?

The bubble color isn't a perfect indicator that you've been blocked. Green conversation bubbles can also mean the person's phone is turned off, offline, or switched to Android.

Why would iMessage turn green?

If you see a green message bubble

The person that you sent the message to doesn't have an Apple device. iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient's device. To check if iMessage is turned on for your device, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage.

Why iPhone Messages Turn Green

Can you tell if someone blocked your text?

“The last message that you know was received and responded to…should have a 'delivered' status,” Lavelle explains. If, under the messages you've sent after that, you don't see that “delivered” notification, that could mean that person has blocked you.

Why does iPhone text go from blue to green?

Blue messages indicate iMessages sent to/from other Apple devices. Green messages indicate SMS text messages sent to/from other cellular telephones.

Does blue text mean blocked?

If the iMessage never shows a “Delivered” or “Read” message, and it's still blue, then you may have been blocked – but not always. If the iMessage goes through and shows a “Read” receipt, then you have definitely not been blocked.

Do blocked iMessages stay blue?

If you have an iPhone and try to send an iMessage to someone who has blocked you, it will remain blue (which means it's still an iMessage). However, the person you've been blocked by will never receive that message.

What blocked iMessage looks like?

Check the Bubble Color

If you don't see a blue bubble on your end, then it's likely that they've blocked you on iMessage. It's important to note that this doesn't mean they have blocked your number altogether; it just means they have blocked you from sending them messages over iMessage.

What does blocking someone on iMessage look like?

Blocked text messages disappear

They won't receive any notification that they're blocked, and their messages will still look like they've been sent. But you won't receive any of them, and you can't respond.

What color are texts if blocked?

An iMessage turns green when another user blocks you on the app. It may also turn green if exchanged as an SMS/MMS. The messages from Android users are always green.

Why would an iMessage be sent as a text message?

Why was iMessage sent as text message? iMessage can only send encrypted messages to other Apple devices. So if the recipient is using an Android device, for example, you'll receive a “sent as text message” confirmation, and the message will appear in a green bubble as opposed to blue.

Why are my Imessages being sent as text messages?

Why does my iPhone text say “sent as text message?” Any message sent to a non-Apple user will be sent as a text message. The iMessaging service is only available for Apple devices. But if the iMessage couldn't be sent, or if the recipient doesn't have iMessage enabled, then your iPhone will send it as a text message.

What do people who are blocked see when they text you?

When you block a contact over Android or iPhone, they will still be able to send you text messages. These messages will not show up on your phone but the sender will see the messages as sent. They won't know that they've been blocked.

What do you see when you try to text someone who blocked you?

Try sending a text message

However, if a person has blocked you, you won't see either notification. Instead, there will just be a blank space beneath your text. It's worth noting that being blocked is not the only reason why you might not see a notification.

How do you tell if you've been blocked on iPhone?

Contact the person via iMessage or FaceTime. If texts in the Messages app have a green bubble or you see a “Not Delivered” error message, that could indicate that the recipient has blocked you. If FaceTime (and cellular) calls drop or go to voicemail drop after one ring, you've likely been blocked.

Why is iPhone sending text as iMessage?

When you send messages to another iOS device from your iPhone, the device sends those messages in iMessage format using Apple's servers rather than the cellular network. Any problem with Apple's servers could delay the the message and cause the recipient to get it later than expected, if at all.

Why did my iPhone send a text instead of an iMessage?

Go to Settings>Messages and make sure that iMessage is activated. iMessage will only send to other iOS devices. The iPhone will send SMS if you are sending to non-iOS devices. You also need to make sure that you have data turned on, and be either connected to Wi-Fi, or cellular data.

How to know if someone blocked you?

Attempt calling on iPhone or Android

Calling is an easier way to determine if someone blocked your number. First, call from your phone number. If the call goes to voicemail, listen to the message. If you receive a message that the number is unavailable, it generally means the recipient blocked you.

When I unblock someone will I get their texts?

If you want to ensure that you will still receive messages from someone, the best option is to unblock them. You won't receive previously sent messages, but you will be able to receive all of the messages that are sent in the future. Here is how to unblock numbers on an iPhone.

Can someone tell if you block their number?

If you end up blocking someone's number, they won't find out right away, if at all. They won't get a message or call saying they were blocked and won't be able to see it plainly anywhere, but they can infer it. There are ways a person can figure out if they were likely blocked, like sending you texts and calling you.

Will someone know if you blocked them iMessage?

The blocked person also does not receive any notification that they're blocked. However, many iPhone users may be able to deduce that you've blocked them. This is because of the iMessage text “status” feature on iPhones.

Will someone know if I block them on iPhone?

If you block someone on one device, they're blocked on all Apple devices signed in with the same Apple ID. Important: The person you block won't receive a notification that they've been blocked, and you can still call, message, or email a blocked contact without unblocking them.