If you have iMessage enabled on your phone, you've probably noticed green or blue chat bubbles with all the messages you've sent, sometimes even within the same chat. But what does it mean when iMessage messages appear blue and green? And, more importantly, why do they say Delivered Or “Not delivered” Or is it missing a receipt altogether? In this guide, we'll explain everything you need to know about blue iMessage messages and why messages aren't delivered.
Note: You can Change the color and font of SMS and IMESSAGE messages on iPhone or iPad, read on.
Blue vs. Green Bubble
Before the update, all bubbles were green. This is because all messages from the app were Send it the traditional way over a cellular network. As a text message. Of course, this meant you were charged per message, or for the limited/unlimited number of free texts included with your data plan. An additional drawback was that all messages were limited to 160 characters.
When the bubble is blue, it means your iPhone sent the message using the internet, whether it was mobile data or Wi-Fi, which means it's free.
This is also a faster way to send texts, and allows users to easily send other media (photos, videos, files, etc.), including their locations. However, it can also use a larger percentage of mobile data, so be careful.
Since iMessage is exclusive to Apple devices, messages you send to other iPhone or iPad users will be blue and use the feature. Meanwhile, messages sent to Android or other devices will appear green because only SMS is available to everyone.
In terms of privacy, iMessage is more secure because End-to-end encryptionHowever, this can be a problem when it comes to group chats, as not everyone has an Apple device. For this reason, the app will automatically switch to green SMS bubbles for the conversation.
Reason for not delivering blue messages
When you get an indicator “Not delivered” If your message appears red, there are a few things that might be preventing it from passing through. Let's review the most likely causes:
- Poor internet connection or cellular reception on your or your contact's end;
- Apple Messages are outdated/bugged;
- The person you are messaging has turned off their phone;
- New phone, but number is still registered in iMessage;
- You may be banned;
Possible solutions to the problem
Let's now go into more detail about the above problems, and ways to solve them.
1. Poor internet connection or cellular reception
As mentioned before, iMessage uses the internet rather than your regular cellular network to work. If you're using a public or home Wi-Fi network, you should try switching to mobile data and see if the message was delivered. Do the opposite if you're using mobile data and have access to Wi-Fi.
If you rely solely on your mobile data, be sure to check your balance. If you have limited data with your phone plan, you may have run out and not noticed, or you may not have seen the warning.
Regardless of whether you're using iMessage or SMS, both require cellular signal coverage. If you don't have reception, you can't use your data anyway. Always make sure you're not in airplane mode and have a signal. No internet connection typically results in a red "Not Delivered" notification.
2. Apple Messages are outdated/hashed
If everything is fine with your internet connection, check the iMessage app itself. You may have missed an important update if automatic updates are turned off or due to a poor internet connection. To be sure, check if the app is up to date.
Assuming everything is up to date, restart iMessage by turning it off and back on. Here's how to do it:
- Go For settings.
- Click on "Messages".
- Tap the button next to iMessage to turn it off.
- Press it again to turn it on.
Finally, try restarting Apple's Messages app by turning it off and back on. To do this, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen, find the Messages app by swiping left or right, and then swipe it up. This should turn it off, so you can start it up again.
On iPhones with a Home button, double-click it and do the same.
3. The person you are calling has turned off their phone.
Today, almost everyone owns a phone, and a good percentage of people are constantly connected to the internet. However, some people prefer to turn their phones off while working or relaxing. If the phone you're sending a message to is turned off, the status will be "Delivered" as soon as they turn it back on. Until that point, it will remain blank.
4. New phone, but the number is still registered in iMessage
When someone switches to a new non-iOS device, they may leave their phone number in the app. In this case, you may not receive a "Delivered" label when you message them, but the message bubbles will be blue.
To get around this:
- Tap and hold the message you sent (if it says “Not delivered” , click on the small exclamation mark next to it).
- Select the option Send as text messageThis way, they will receive regular SMS messages on their phones, whether they are iOS or not.
5. You may be banned.
This doesn't really happen randomly or for no reason, and you'll likely know if someone has blocked you. But once you block or block someone else, it will have the same effect: there won't be a "Delivered" receipt at the bottom of the message.
There are ways to check if you've been blocked. The simplest is to call the number in question. iMessage makes it a little easier with their receipts, such as Delivered Or "Reading" But there's no telling when it comes to regular text messages. Of course, this shouldn't be your first conclusion regarding this issue.
get rid of blue
Whether you think iMessage is better than other chat apps, it does have its own unique issues. Using an internet connection can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you get faster messages and the ability to send files easily. On the other hand, no internet connection can prevent your messages from being delivered at all.
Do you find this feature useful? Or do you use other chat apps and only send SMS messages? Let us know in the comments section below.
