Difference between Texting and iMessage

The main difference between iMessages and text messages is how they send data. Text messages use your cell connection, bouncing from cell tower to cell tower. ... iMessage needs cellular data or Wi-Fi to work, but texts only need some cell reception. iMessages are free over Wi-Fi but use your data allowance otherwise.

1. Is an iMessage the same as a text?
2. How do I switch from text message to iMessage?
3. Why are some texts blue and some green?
4. What happens when I turn off iMessage?
5. What is the point of iMessage?
6. Should I use iMessage or SMS?
7. Why does my iMessage go through as a text message?
8. Why is iPhone sending text instead of iMessage?
9. How do you send a text message instead of iMessage to one person?
10. Do green text messages say delivered?
11. Why are my texts green when texting another iPhone?
12. How do you know if a green text message was delivered?

Is an iMessage the same as a text?

iMessages are in blue and text messages are green. iMessages only work between iPhones (and other Apple devices such as iPads). If you are using an iPhone and you send a message to a friend on Android, it will be sent as a SMS message and will be green.

How do I switch from text message to iMessage?

You can turn the iMessage feature back on by heading to Settings > Messages and flipping the switch for iMessage from OFF to ON. Furthermore, you can also disable the Send As SMS feature off entirely so that future iMessages will not be sent as text messages if the iMessage service is unavailable.

Why are some texts blue and some green?

If your iPhone messages are green, it means that they're being sent as SMS text messages rather than as iMessages, which appear in blue. iMessages only work between Apple users. You'll always see green when writing to Android users, or when you're not connected to the internet.

What happens when I turn off iMessage?

If they have never switched it on, your message will go through as text. ... If they move devices (Android), it will continue to try send as iMessage (or fall back to text, as per above) until the person removes themselves from the iMessage service (Apple has a service that you can use to remove yourself from iMessage).

What is the point of iMessage?

iMessage is end-to-end encrypted, it supports SMS, and it's packed with features that range from gimmicky (Animoji) to can't-live-without-it useful (Memoji). The experience of one iPhone user messaging another is seamless, secure, and convenient. The same can't be said for Android users.

Should I use iMessage or SMS?

Most iPhone users will want to use iMessages, so long as they have a good plan that can handle the data usage. The only reason to use SMS instead of iMessage is if you're chatting with people who don't have Apple devices, or if you don't have any data on your phone.

Why does my iMessage go through as a text message?

When you send an iMessage, Apple will route that message through their servers using an Internet connection. This Internet connection can be either Wi-Fi or your cellular provider's data network. If no Internet connection is available, the Messages app may attempt to deliver the iMessage as a regular SMS text message.

Why is iPhone sending text instead of iMessage?

If you have an iPhone and another iOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages, go to Settings > Messages, and tap Send & Receive.

How do you send a text message instead of iMessage to one person?

Send messages as texts on a manual basis

1. Go to Settings > Messages.
2. Toggle Send as SMS switch to off.
3. When iMessage is unavailable, individual messages will not send. Tap and hold these individual messages until you get an option menu.
4. Tap Send as Text Message.

Do green text messages say delivered?

A green background means that the message you sent or received was delivered by SMS through your cellular provider. It also typically went to a non-iOS device such as an Android or Windows phone. Sometimes you can also send or receive green text messages to an iOS device.

Why are my texts green when texting another iPhone?

The green message background indicates the traditional SMS text message. It actually means a message that you have sent to someone else is through SMS message service instead of Apple iMessage. Blue message background means the message is sent via iMessage technology.

How do you know if a green text message was delivered?

How do you know if a text is green on iPhone? If the person you're sending the message to has the Read Receipt feature enabled, “Delivered” will change to “Read” once it's been read. If you're sending SMS messages (green), you will only receive an indicator if delivery fails.