iMessage Sent as Text Message?

1. Check with the Person You Are Chatting with

Sometimes, a minor inspection can make you get rid of the problem rather than performing troubleshooting steps. The primary thing would be to check with the friend or the recipient to whom you are sending messages and ask him/her if the iMessage is enabled on their side or if he/she has the internet connection turned on or not. These could be hindrances for iMessage to be sent successfully, because if iMessages is not enabled or there is no internet connection on their side, your iMessages will be sent as text messages.

2. Disable "Send as SMS" and Try Again

'Send as SMS' is an option in iPhone that allows you to send your iMessages as a text message automatically when internet connection is not available. Hence check this option and disable it to check if iMessage is still sent normally.

• Start with opening 'Settings'.
• Go to 'Messages' now and look for the 'Send as SMS' option.
• Tap on it to disable it. After disabling try sending iMessages to your friends and see if the iMessages are sent as iMessages or not.

3. Check Wi-Fi or Cellular Data

Maybe it's you who have forgotten to enable your internet connection or it is weak. Since iMessages take a Wi-Fi or cellular connection to work, if they are not enabled, then most probably your iMessage will be sent as text messages. So when you detect this issue, it is recommended to check as the second resort that your Wi-Fi or mobile data is turned on or not. If it is weak, try another Wi-Fi, or go to somewhere the signal is better.

4. Reset Network Settings

Resetting your network settings can work as a saviour since iMessage issue can be network related issue. So resetting the networks will probably give you a hand. However, ensure to save your Wi-Fi or other network settings like passwords etc. because this method will reset all of them. The steps are:

• Open 'Settings' in your iPhone and scroll down to 'General' option.
• Tap 'Reset' followed by 'Reset Network Settings'.
• Enter passcode and confirm the actions.

5. Reset All Settings

If resetting network settings didn't work and still your iMessage sent as text message, try resetting all of your settings. The steps are almost same as above. Follow the guide given below to execute this method.

• Go to 'Settings' and tap 'General'.
• Tap 'Reset' now and then 'Reset All Settings'.
• Enter passcode on asking and confirm action.

6. Sign Out iMessages and Sign In Again

You can also try signing out iMessages when stuck with iMessage sent as text message problem. Hope this will end the issue if the above methods were not productive.

• Launch 'Settings' from Home screen and go to 'Messages'.
• From the next screen, notice and tap 'Send & Receive' option.
• There, you will see your Apple ID. And lastly, from a small pop-up menu, tap on the 'Sign out' option.
• Now try assigning in again to get the problem solved.

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