Both devices can text, make calls, access apps, and much more. One of the key differences between iPhone and Android is that Android can't use iMessage. iMessage is Apple's proprietary messaging system that works across Macs, iPhones, and iPads.
Why can’t I iMessage my friend who has an iPhone?
There can be several reasons for this: The person you sent the message to doesn't have an Apple device. iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient's device.
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Why can’t i send messages to non iPhones?
The reason you're not able to send to non-iPhone users is that they don't use iMessage. It sounds like your regular (or SMS) text messaging isn't working, and all your messages are going out as iMessages to other iPhones. When you try to send a message to another phone that doesn't use iMessage, it won't go through.
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Can you add Android to iMessage?
The answer is NO. There's no reliable way to use iMessage on Android without relying on a Mac and a third-party solution. Android by default has no mechanism for sending or receiving an iMessage. Users need the services of a third-party app and a Mac to setup an Android phone to get iMessages.
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Can you add an Android user to an iMessage group?
"You can't add or remove people from a group conversation if one of the users in the group text is using a non-Apple device. To add or remove someone, you need to start a new group conversation." Take care!
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Can I add non iPhone users to iMessage?
You can't add or remove people in group SMS/MMS messages and you can't add or remove someone if anyone in the group is using a non-Apple device. Find out the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS messages.
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Why isn’t iMessage working for some contacts?
Go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is on. You might need to wait a moment for it to activate. Tap Send & Receive. If you see “Use your Apple ID for iMessage,” tap it and sign in with the same Apple ID that you use on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch.
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Why isn’t iMessage working for one person?
Sign Out Of iMessage and Sign Back In. Head back to Settings -> Messages and tap to open 'Send & Receive'. Next, tap where it says 'Apple ID: (your Apple ID)' and choose 'Sign Out'. Sign back in using your Apple ID and try sending an iMessage to one of your friends with an iPhone.
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Why are my iMessages green for one person?
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.
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Why can’t I text someone on iMessage but they can text me?
Be sure they have added any email address that you might be sending to to their iMessage profile. They should check in Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Thanks for the response. I am sending a text message to their Mobile number, or when even responding to a text message from his mobile number.
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Why won’t my iPhone let me send Messages to Androids?
Step 1: First of all, make sure that your device is connected to the cellular or Wi-Fi network. Step 2: Now, open the settings and then, move to the “Messages” section. Here, make sure that MMS, SMS, or iMessage is enabled (Whatever message service you want).
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Why is my iPhone only sending text messages to other iPhones?
Go to Settings>Messages and make sure that iMessage is activated. iMessage will only send to other iOS devices. The iPhone will send SMS if you are sending to non-iOS devices. You also need to make sure that you have data turned on, and be either connected to Wi-Fi, or cellular data.
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Can I send an iMessage to a non Apple device?
iMessages can only be sent to Apple devices. Messages that are sent to Android devices are either SMS or MMS. Go to Settings>Messages>MMS and make sure that it's enabled. If you don't see the setting, contact your carrier.
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Why is my iMessage not working for only one person?
Sign Out Of iMessage and Sign Back In. Head back to Settings -> Messages and tap to open 'Send & Receive'. Next, tap where it says 'Apple ID: (your Apple ID)' and choose 'Sign Out'. Sign back in using your Apple ID and try sending an iMessage to one of your friends with an iPhone.
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Why won’t my iPhone send iMessages to certain contacts?
Make sure that the contact trying to message you isn't blocked in Settings > Messages > Blocked. If the issue occurs with a specific contact or contacts, back up or forward important messages and delete your current messaging threads with the contact. Create a new message to the contact and try again.
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Why am I not receiving iMessages from some people?
If not enabled, you won't receive texts from other iPhones. To turn this on, head to Settings > Messages > iMessage. Below iMessage, you will also see a setting for Send & Receive. Make sure you have an address enabled to receive iMessages.
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Why is my iMessage green to only one person?
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.
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