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- If you aren’t using iMessage or RCS, you can use SMS/MMS. SMS and MMS text messages can be sent to non-Apple devices as well as another iPhone or another Apple device with Text Message Forwarding turned on.
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Nov 7, 2024 · Apple’s iMessage is the go-to choice for iPhone users while texting someone. However, there are instances where sending iMessage as a text message (SMS) becomes necessary. Don’t know how? In this post, I will show you how to send text messages instead of iMessage on an iPhone.
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Apr 4, 2024 · You can force send an iMessage as a Text Message when you don’t have internet access. If you don’t have the option to send text messages, turn off iMessage on your iPhone.
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Sep 16, 2024 · If you aren’t using iMessage or RCS, you can use SMS/MMS. SMS and MMS text messages can be sent to non-Apple devices as well as another iPhone or another Apple device with Text Message Forwarding turned on. With SMS/MMS, you can send texts, photos and videos, links, and more.
Apr 17, 2024 · The article tells three ways to send text messages instead of iMessages and how to back up both text messages and iMessages from iPhone to computer (iOS 16/17/18 supported).
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Nov 2, 2017 · Text messages (SMS) use the voice side channel, and do not require cellular data or Wi-Fi. However, MMS (picture messages) DO require cellular data (not Wi-Fi) on all phones from any manufacturer or any operating system, even basic flip phones. iMessages only work between iPhones, and can use either Wi-Fi or cellular data.
Nov 10, 2019 · If you use the Messages app to send a message to a non-apple device, it will be send as a SMS instead. If you cannot send a SMS, you can also use a third-party messenger like FB Messenger or WhatsApp.
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Jul 5, 2023 · To automatically send messages as SMS on your iPhone, you can message someone who doesn’t use an Apple device or someone who has disabled iMessage. Or, you can completely disable iMessage on your device. There’s another alternative, which is to tweak your settings. Here’s how: