How do I switch from text message to iMessage?

You can turn the iMessage feature back on by heading to Settings > Messages and flipping the switch for iMessage from OFF to ON. Furthermore, you can also disable the Send As SMS feature off entirely so that future iMessages will not be sent as text messages if the iMessage service is unavailable.

Why won’t my texts send as iMessage?

There are several reasons for this: The person that you sent the message to doesn’t have an Apple device. iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient’s device. To check if iMessage is turned on for your device, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage.

How do I choose iMessage or text?

How to Send SMS Text Messages Instead of iMessage. To send a traditional text rather than through iMessage on a per-message basis, just do the following on your iPhone: Tap and hold on the message you want to send as a text. From the pop-up menu, select “Send as Text Message”

Why does my iMessage go through as a text message?

When you send an iMessage, Apple will route that message through their servers using an Internet connection. This Internet connection can be either Wi-Fi or your cellular provider’s data network. If no Internet connection is available, the Messages app may attempt to deliver the iMessage as a regular SMS text message.

Why do iPhone messages turn green?