Sending as SMS instead of iMessage to one contact.

During a conversation with my husband my messages mid way stopped sending as iMessage. Now they will not send as iMessage. I’ve tried a few things that were suggested here but they didn’t stick. It’s only with his contact as I can still send texts to other people.


I tried to see if it was my service so I turned on WiFi calling etc. no dice. Any suggestions? Hopefully

this isn’t a persistent problem like the “location can’t be added due to person not having the newest iOS” even though we both updated our phones while sitting next to eachother issues I’ve been having.


edit: Solution was he restarted his phone as well.

iPhone 15 Plus

Posted on Jan 24, 2025 09:00 PM

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Jan 24, 2025 09:11 PM in response to Iphone4201

Sending as SMS instead of iMessage to one contact.: During a conversation with my husband my messages mid way stopped sending as iMessage. […]Sending as SMS instead of iMessage to one contact. During a conversation with my husband my messages mid way stopped sending as iMessage.[…]

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Troubleshooting iMessage Activation:

A. Try Setting it Up Correctly:

Go Here: Use Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


B. Enable Messages in ScreenTime:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Screen Time
  3. Tap: Allowed Apps
  4. Tap: Messages (So it is in "ALLOWED APPS")


C. Go Here: If you can’t Turn On or Sign In to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support


No success?....

D. Whom to Contact:

Contact your Carrier, as they are the one who provide you with the service of Messaging.

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