If you’re an iPhone user, you must have been using iMessage quite often to send messages to your contacts. It’s a popular messaging facility available on all iOS devices. This platform offers multiple communication benefits to the users and also lets them play games like Gomoku which is a trendy board game that originated in Japan. Apart from this, you can also share images, videos, documents, location & other media stuff through iMessage in your circle.

What Is Meant By Sent As Text Message?

iMessages are sent from one iOS device to another using a strong cellular network or Wi-Fi connection and appears in a blue text bubble with a ‘Delivered’ badge beside it. However, if you try to send iMessage to an Android device or an iOS device that is switched off or in a terrible network zone, then your iMessage will be displayed as ‘Sent As Text Message’ in a green bubble text. This means that the iMessage sent by you is conveyed to the other person in SMS form. It’s also possible that the other person blocked you & that’s the reason your iMessage is getting delivered as sent as text message to them.

To confirm if the person has blocked you, try reaching them out over WhatsApp, Phone Call, or any other social networking platform & if you’re still unable to connect anywhere, then it means that they have blocked you from all the mediums. Apart from this, there are many more reasons which account for sent as text message issues in iMessage but before that, we’re going to discuss with you about other fundaments of iMessage in this article. So keep reading throughout to know more about this topic in detail.

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6 Prominent Advantages Of Using iMessage

There are countless benefits of using iMessage and soon Android users will have access to it through the Sunbird Messaging app. Have a look below at some of the major cons of using this amazing messaging application.

• Typing dots are visible when the person on the other side starts typing on the iMessage
• It’s possible to activate notifications on iMessage so that you don’t miss out on any crucial information
• iMessage uses Wi-Fi or an internet connection & not your SMS plan to deliver messages hence it’s cost-effective
• You can share your location through iMessage with your known ones if you’re travelling alone
• iMessage offers seamless integration for all iOS devices, which means you can start a conversation on your iPhone and continue it over Mac or iPad anytime
• Your data (messages, media etc) is synchronized across all the devices you use iMessage

Why Is iMessage Sent As Text Message?

Getting blocked or not being connected to a decent internet connection account for the main reasons because of which you see sent as text message beneath the message sent by you. However, there are many more reasons which carry forward this glitch in iMessage. In order to resolve this problem, you need to find out on why you’re seeing it. In the content below, we have specified few significant reasons which cause this issue.

• Lack of internet connection: If the person you’re trying to connect through iMessage isn’t connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network, your message will get delivered as an SMS (text) message to them. There’s also a probability that you’ll see ‘iMessage Not Delivered’ if the problem relies in your data connection, maybe due to server err or, electricity cut-off, etc. Cross check & ensure that you have a solid internet connection and then send the message again.
• iOS device is off: Another possible reason could be that the device you sent the message on is switched off or ran out of battery. Once the person charges their phone again or restarts their Mac, or iPad then your message will be delivered to them.
• You’re blocked by the iMessage recipient: Messages also don’t get delivered and appear as green text bubble if the person has blocked you. As blocking is common these days & it’s a personal choice you can’t force someone to unblock you. Although, you can apply some effective techniques for confirmation. Ring a normal call, if it get’s disconnected after one dial or if you hear busy signal then it’s sure that you’re blocked. You might also receive certain messages like: This number is temporarily out of service.” or “The person you’re calling is unavailable” from their carrier network if you’re blocked.
• Recipient unavailable on iMessage: Your messages will turn blue only if the other person has downloaded iMessage on their iOS device. Sending a message to an Android user stays green and they receive it as normal text. Though there are iMessage alternatives available for Android users but those vary in features, configuration etc.So always make sure that you’re sending iMessage to an iOS user.
• Activated Send as SMS option: The iMessages won’t be delivered if your device activates the ‘Send as SMS’ option. To fix this, disable it by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Go to Settings
2. Click on the ‘Messages’ option
3. Toggle the ‘Send as SMS’ option towards left to turn it grey

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Step-By-Step Guide To Activate iMessage On iPhone

iMessage is an end-to-end encrypted messaging app that was introduced on October 12, 2011, by Apple Incorporation for Apple users. The powerful security features of this app are another major reason why people prefer using iMessage for important conversations, whether it’s personal or professional. In 2021, India had 27 million iMessage users, which is a large number. This data must have increased more in 2023 with the booming popularity of iMessage across the globe. If you’re an iPhone user and haven’t availed this feature yet then here are the steps to enable it on your iPhone.

• Step 1: Open the ‘Settings’ menu of your iPhone
• Step 2: You have to now tap on the ‘Messages’ option
• Step 3: Toggle the iMessage icon towards the right. The iMessage is now enabled on your iPhone

Know How To Set Up iMessage On Mac

Setting up iMessage varies for Mac from how it’s done on iPhone. It works on all Mac models, whether it’s an older version or the latest version, like the MacBook Pro 13-inch 2022, MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021, etc. Below we have described the right pathway for enabling iMessage on Mac.

• Step 1: Use Mac, dock, or applications folder to start the ‘Messages’ application. It will get you logged in by default using your registered Apple ID on your Mac

• Step 2: Proceed further by tapping on the ‘Messages’ in the Menu bar
• Step 3: Tap on Preferences > iMessage
• Step 4: You now have to select the contact detail & email address where you want people to contact you through iMessage
• Step 5: Next, select the relevant number & email address which others will see when they start a fresh conversation with you

How Is SMS Different From iMessage?

Conclusion

By now, you must have understood that iMessage solely works on a strong and secured Wi-Fi or internet connection. So if there’s a lack of good data network, then you’ll see sent as text message below the message you sent to someone from your contacts. We suggest you not to panic or get stressed under such situations and try to convey your message through another platform in case of emergency situations. Also, all the reasons which lead to sent as text message in iMessage are way different from each other hence work on the solutions in relevance to the core problem.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q) What does Failed & Delivered mean in iMessage?

Ans: Failed is displayed when you try to send a message without an internet connection if there’s a terrible server error or some mishap occurred while sending the message. If you see ‘Delivered’ then it means that the other person has successfully received the message sent by you.

Q) How can I deactivate iMessage?

Ans: The steps to stop iMessage on iOS device is extremely simple & easy to follow. Firstly, go to ‘Settings’ of your iOS device and open it. Now tap on the ‘Messages’ option and then swipe the iMessage switch towards the left side to stop it on your device.