iMessages are texts and media sent between Apple devices over an internet connection.

A successfully sent iMessage appears as a blue text bubble in your chat conversation.

What does this mean?

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Have you been blocked?

iMessage Sent as Text Message: Does This Mean You’re Blocked?

The message doesn’t bounce back.

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you could continue to send messages to the recipient.

There are other reasons why your messages show up as green bubbles when you send them.

However, it doesn’t mean you’re blocked either.

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There are a few simple reasons why your iMessage is sent as a text message to them.

The Recipient Wasn’t Using an Apple rig at the Time

Remember, iMessage only works between Apple devices.

When this happens, it’s possible for you to still continue to message them.

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For whatever reason, your contact may have chosen to turn off iMessage.

If this happens, you’ll be unable to send and receive iMessages from them.

However, both of it’s possible for you to still reach each other with SMS text messages.

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In this case, the most effective method is to simply call your target recipient.

An iPhone user can’t choose to block you on iMessage without blocking you entirely.

Therefore, if the call goes through, it confirms that you’re not blocked.

If the call doesn’t go through, you shouldn’t immediately start panicking either.

There are a variety of reasons why you’reunable to make phone calls on your iPhone.

Poor call signal in an area is one of the biggest culprits.

Therefore, don’t panic or jump to conclusions quickly.

Reach out using other methods if you should probably contact your recipient urgently.