What is the difference between blue and green text messages?

You may have noticed that the text messages in your iPhone's Messages app can appear as either green or blue. The difference? Green messages are ordinary SMS text messages, while blue messages are using Apple's proprietary iMessage format.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on businessinsider.com

Does it matter if text messages are green or blue?

If you see a green message bubble instead of a blue one, then that message was sent using MMS/SMS instead of iMessage. There are several reasons for this: 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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on support.apple.com

Does green text mean blocked?

If you see green bubbles, this means that your text messages are being sent through SMS, and they might have blocked you on iMessage. For example, if you send me a message and I receive it with a green bubble, this means that the message was sent through SMS rather than iMessage.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on spikenow.com

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

If it's green, it's an ordinary text message and doesn't offer the read/delivered receipts. iMessage only works when you're sending messages to other iPhone users using the Messages app.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on techadvisor.com

What is the difference between blue and green text messages on Samsung?

A green bubble indicates the message is sent from the Samsung Texting App. A blue bubble means it's converted into a rich text message i.e advanced messaging app / Rcs messaging.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on eu.community.samsung.com

Explained: Blue vs. green iPhone messages

32 related questions found

Why are my text messages green when they are usually blue?

So, if a text message is green, it can mean one of two things. No, it doesn't mean that the text won't go through or hasn't gone through. Instead, a green text message on an iPhone is an SMS message that has been delivered to a phone that is not an iPhone or Apple device (ie. an Android).

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on parade.com

Why are some Android messages blue and some green?

Green messages are texts and blue messages are chat messages to use chat messages you need Internet connection text you don't.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on eu.community.samsung.com

How can I tell if someone read my text?

On an Android

First, open your Messages app and navigate to the settings. Depending on your phone model, operating system, and cellular provider, you will notice one of the following: Read Receipts, Send Read Receipts or Request Receipt. Turn on the applicable option.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on ktar.com

How do I know if someone received my text message or not?

A double gray checkmark means the message was sent to the person's phone. Two blue checkmarks confirm the message was read. If the person glances over your messages from the WhatsApp home without opening the thread, you won't see a blue checkmark in the conversation.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on androidpolice.com

What happens when you send a green text?

For green messages, the texts that are sent are compatible with a wider range of phones and receiving services than blue iMessage texts. Since Android and other carriers operate within the SMS and MMS standards of text communication, these green texts are more versatile in who they can reach with their texts.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on community.com

Why do some texts go through green?

The recipient is using a non-Apple device: If you're sending a message to an Android phone, a Windows phone, or any non-Apple device, the message will be sent as an SMS/MMS because iMessage is exclusive to Apple devices.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on esimradar.com

Am I blocked if the message is blue?

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

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on osxdaily.com

Why would a text to another iPhone be green?

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.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on imobie.com

Can a message go from green to blue?

Yes. Green messages are SMS, Blue messages are iMessage. iMessages can only be sent when both parties have an Apple Device, have enabled iMessage, and have internet access. If either party loses internet access, then the Messages App will default to text messages (carrier based SMS) to try send the message.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on discussions.apple.com

What do the different colors on text messages mean?

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. Does this matter? In the grand texting scheme of things, should you care whether your messages are blue or green?

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cbsnews.com

Why are my texts not being delivered?

There are many reasons why aren't your message sending including your phone number is blocked or the DND list. Your text message is flagged as spam or contains illegal content or send to the wrong number or landline.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on krispcall.com

Will a text message say delivered if blocked?

If an Android user has blocked you, Lavelle says, “your text messages will go through as usual; they just won't be delivered to the Android user.” It's the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on rd.com

Can someone see my text messages without me knowing?

For Android phones, someone will need physical access to install it. Once that's done, your messages and more are in another person's hands. mSpy certainly isn't the only app of its kind out there. Other apps to watch out for include SpyBubble, XNSPY, Cocospy, Spyera, EyeZy, uMobix, and Hoverwatch.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on usatoday.com

Can someone track you from a text message?

Yes! Assuming you're talking about SMS messaging, only if that someone happens to have access to your cellular provider's logs. Otherwise, no, someone can't track your location from a text. That changes if you're talking about other messaging formats.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on softwarehow.com

Does delivered mean read?

A delivered text message status does not necessarily mean that the recipient reads the message. It simply means that the message was received by their device and is stored in their memory. The recipient may still choose not to read or open the message, even though it has been delivered successfully.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on jooksms.com

Can you tell if someone is looking at your messenger?

A filled-in blue circle next to your message means that your message was delivered. And, when a friend has read your message, a small version of your friend's photo will appear next to your message. Mary Straub and 20,053 others like this.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on m.facebook.com

What does SMS mean in text?

SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly known as texting. It's a way to send text-only messages of up to 160 characters between phones. Play video.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on t-mobile.com

What is the difference between green and blue messages on Android?

If a message appears in a green bubble, it was sent via Advanced Messaging. A yellow bubble indicates a message sent via SMS or MMS. If a message appears in a blue bubble, it means the message was sent via Advanced Messaging.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on support.bell.ca

What is the difference between SMS and MMS?

Unlike SMS, MMS messages can include content like photos, videos, audio, and GIFs. MMS also enables you to send text – up to 1,600 characters per message. This point is true for all smartphone devices, including Android, iPhone, and others.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on touchsms.com.au

Why are some of my messages light blue?

Answer. This is the way Android Messages indicates whether the message is being sent via RCS or SMS/MMS protocols. The darker messages are RCS.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on help.republicwireless.com