Problem sending text messages

Sent 2 text messages from my iPhone 11 that went out with a green background, rather than blue. I never got a response; however, I just found the responses but on my iPad mini. Help!


Posted on Apr 20, 2023 02:47 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2023 02:52 PM

The green messages are normal SMS messages. The blue ones are iMessages. Therefore, check if iMessages is activated here: Settings Messages iMessages must be activated.


Also check, in the same menu, in Send & Receive, whether there is a "check mark" in your phone number at Reply From, and Start From.


You can find more useful information here:

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


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Apr 20, 2023 02:52 PM in response to moira818

The green messages are normal SMS messages. The blue ones are iMessages. Therefore, check if iMessages is activated here: Settings Messages iMessages must be activated.


Also check, in the same menu, in Send & Receive, whether there is a "check mark" in your phone number at Reply From, and Start From.


You can find more useful information here:

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


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