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Suzi7777 Author

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Why text messages?

My phone sends texts as text message not imessages. They don't always go to the intended recipient. How can I always send imessages?

Posted on Feb 2, 2023 2:52 AM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2023 3:31 AM

Yes.

You likely have the option enabled to send messages via SMS if sending via iMessage fails.

This can happen if the user only has one device registered with iMessage and it is powered off or out of cell data range.

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Feb 2, 2023 3:31 AM in response to Suzi7777

Yes.

You likely have the option enabled to send messages via SMS if sending via iMessage fails.

This can happen if the user only has one device registered with iMessage and it is powered off or out of cell data range.

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Feb 2, 2023 3:10 AM in response to Suzi7777

You can only send iMessages to other users via a phone number or email address registered with iMessage as it is a protocol unique to Apple.

What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support

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Suzi7777 Author

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Feb 2, 2023 3:18 AM in response to Dogcow-Moof

Thank you. That is helpful. But often the messages go the same recipient, who has an iphone, either in a green bubble (text), or a blue bubble (imessage). I can't seem to determine or change which way the message will go. Does that make sense?

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Suzi7777 Author

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Feb 2, 2023 3:59 AM in response to Suzi7777

Thank you! That makes sense. He has to turn his data on and off.

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