How do I fix red-circled exclamation mark for messages on iMessage on iPhone 17?

On my new iPhone 17, every iMessage I attempt to send gives me a red-circled exclamation mark and asks me to “Send As Text Message” instead of just sending it. What do I change in settings?



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Original Title: iMessages not sending.

iPhone 17, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 31, 2025 1:54 PM

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Dec 31, 2025 2:37 PM in response to Paco MacMassey

Paco MacMassey wrote:

On my new iPhone 17, every iMessage I attempt to send gives me a red-circled exclamation mark and asks me to “Send As Text Message” instead of just sending it. What do I change in settings?


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Original Title: iMessages not sending.

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How do I fix red-circled exclamation mark for messages on iMessage on iPhone 17?

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