Apple’s iMessage is the go-to choice for iPhone users while texting someone. However, there are instances where sending iMessage as a text message (SMS) becomes necessary. Don’t know how? In this post, I will show you how to send text messages instead of iMessage on an iPhone. ...
Open the Settings application by tapping the "Settings" icon on your iPhone's home screen. Tap the "Messages" row to open the Messages screen. Tap the switch next to "iMessage" so that it reads "Off." Your iPhone will now send all messages in text message format instead of using the ...
Step 1) –The first thing you will need to do is launch the Messages app. Step 2) –Once inside, find an iMessage that has failed to send. Keep in mind that an iMessage will be on a blue background, whereas a text message will appear on a green background. Step 3) –When you...
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To stop a regular iOS app from showing its iMessage version in the Messages app and populating that screen, turn off the toggle next to its name. Do more in Messages: How to send SMS instead of iMessage from your iPhone How to format text in the Messages app on iPhone, iPad, and Ma...
This short guide explains how to tell if you are using iMessage for free over Wi-Fi or if you are sending SMS over your carrier messaging service; thus carrier messaging rates may apply. When your text bubble and send button are blue instead of green, you’ll know you’re using iMessag...
Fix 3: Disable Send iMessage as Text When the Messages app fails to send an iMessage, it sends the same as standard SMS or MMS. If you are on a tight SMS plan, disable the option from Settings. Open theSettingsapp and scroll down to selectMessages. Turn off the toggle forSend as ...
Aug 16, 2020 1:49 AM in response to sberman That sounds good but it doesn't work. I've tried that several times back and forth. When I turn off iMessage the Send with SMS option disappears (which was already enabled) and when I try to text message it says that I cannot text ...
Can’t send photos or videos on iMessage? Check out these troubleshooting tips to follow and fix the frustrating issue of photos and videos refusing to send via iMessage. Try sending a non-photo message If you’re unable to send media, try to send a simple text-based iMessage to that ...
You must first ensure your iPhone is configured to allow for message forwarding. Here's how: OpenSettingson your iPhone. SelectMessages. Turn oniMessagewith the toggle if it is not already on. Next selectText Message Forwarding. Choose whichdevicescan send and receive text messages from your iP...