Contact Color Green to Blue

When I Type in a persons name in message to send a message the persons name starts green and a second later turns blue? It happens only with one person. Why is this? Usually when I type in a persons name of it’s green it stays green (probably an android) and of blue stays blue (meaning they have a iPhone) This persons name changes colors from green to blue in a second.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Aug 13, 2022 03:47 PM

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sberman

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Aug 13, 2022 03:49 PM in response to Ash2316

Well, you already recognize the difference between green and blue messages.

So this sounds like an ambiguity issue. Originally it's anticipated you'll be entering the name of an Android user. As you progress, the choices limit to an iPhone user.

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