Can iMessage receive MMS?

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MMS is different from iMessage, which can be sent using a Wi-Fi signal when senders and recipients have iMessage enabled. It doesn’t use cellular data when Wi-Fi is available. Any time you send a photo or other type of multimedia message to someone with an Android, it will always be sent as MMS.

Can iMessage send MMS?

When messages are sent over iMessage, they are sent using data and Wi-Fi instead of regular texting services. This method of messaging has upsides and downsides, but it functionally works similarly in execution. iPhones can send SMS and MMS as well. That happens when there isn’t Wi-Fi or a stable data connection.

Is iMessage the same as text?

– The most basic difference between an iMessage and a text message is that an iMessage is sent using an internet connection and the latter is delivered over a cellular network. – Another difference is that the iMessage service can be accessed only on Apple devices and the SMS service can be used on any device.

Should MMS be turned on my iPhone?

MMS – multimedia messaging service – allows you to send pictures and other media via text, as well as send longer texts. If you have a limited data plan or poor internet connection, and iMessage isn’t working on your iPhone, you should turn off iMessage and use MMS instead.

How do I iMessage Apple support?

You can always text Apple Support via iMessage anytime you have issues with any Apple product or service. Simply open the Apple Support conversation in the Messages app and drop a message regarding an old or new issue. An Apple Support representative should reply to your text within minutes.

Do you need load for iMessage?

iMessage is Apple’s own instant messaging service that sends messages over the Internet, using your data. They only work when you have an Internet connection. To send iMessages, you need a data plan, or you can send them over WiFi.

Why are iPhone Messages green?

A green text message on your iPhone isn’t a sign that your phone number was blocked, or that the text was not delivered. Instead, it means that the message was sent as a standard SMS message rather than an iMessage, which will appear as blue.

Why are my texts green when texting another iPhone?

If you see a green message bubble instead of a blue one, then that message was sent using MMS/SMS instead of 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.

Can I use SMS/MMS on iPhone without iMessage?

If you’re not using iMessage, you can use SMS/MMS. These messages are texts and photos that you can send to other mobile phones or another iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. SMS/MMS messages won’t be encrypted and will appear in green text bubbles on your device. To use SMS/MMS on iPhone, you’ll need a text messaging plan.

What is the difference between iMessage&SMS/MMS?

If you aren’t using iMessage, you can use SMS/MMS. These messages are texts and photos that you send to other cell phones or iOS devices. SMS/MMS messages aren’t encrypted and appear in green text bubbles on your device. To use SMS/MMS on an iPhone, you need a text-messaging plan.

What is iMessage and how to use it?

iMessages are texts, photos, or videos that you send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. These messages are always encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles. To turn iMessage on or off, go to Settings > Messages. If you aren’t using iMessage, you can use SMS/MMS.

What if I don’t use iMessage?