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whenever I try to send an imessage to certain people it sends me straight to SMS messaging even though they have apple phones, it’s only started doing this yesterday. it also refuses to send an imessage to group chats at all, even if it’s SMS.

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 18, 2022 10:50 AM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2022 10:51 AM

Is your iMessage activateed?


To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


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Jun 18, 2022 10:51 AM in response to sydney_721

Is your iMessage activateed?


To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


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