Luckily, Apple allows you to send iMessage as a Text Message (SMS) seamlessly through simple steps. So, without further ado, let’s find out how you can do so.
Send iMessage as Text Message
Sending iMessage as a text message is easier than you think. However, you can send the message as a text message only before the message gets delivered. For example, once you send a message to someone, that message will be delivered as an iMessage (Blue Bubble). So, you need to quickly press and hold that message before it gets delivered to that person and changes it to Text Message (Green Bubble). Remember, it will incur a charge from your network carrier when you send via Text Message. Here are the steps to send an iMessage as a text Message.
Send as a Text Message by Default
If you wish to deliver all your outgoing messages as an SMS (Green Bubble) instead of iMessage (Blue Bubble), you can simply turn off the feature. Once you turn it off, all your messages will be delivered as SMS instead of iMessage, even if you are messaging someone with an Apple device. For that, you need to go into the Message settings and Toggle off iMessage. Here’s how you can do it.
Send a Text Message When iMessage is Unavailable
There can be a time when you might not be connected to the internet. At such times, your iMessage may fail to deliver the message. During such a period, you can easily switch your iMessage to an SMS until you are connected to the internet.
How to Send Text Messages From Your Mac?
You might have used your Mac to send iMessage. But it won’t just limit to that feature. You can also use your Mac to send an SMS as you do on an iPhone. However, ensure you are logged into your same iCloud account on your Mac and iPhone. Now, let’s see the steps to use your Mac to send Text Messages.
How to Fix “Send as Text Message” Button Missing?
Your Messages app works fine most of the time. However, sometimes you may encounter minor issues like Send as Text Message is missing from the app. You can do a couple of things to solve this issue. Moreover, as a quick reminder, you can’t see the Send as SMS if the message is already delivered.
Force Restart the Device
Force restarting the device could be the perfect solution, as it will forcibly turn off and on the device. It will aid in resolving the minor software issues that can help to make your Messages app work normally.
Toggle the iMessage
Another quick fix you can do is toggle the iMessage. When you toggle it off and on, it will restart that specific feature which may help to show that missing option.
Reset Network Settings
If your device has network-related issues, resetting network settings could help fix it. However, it may not be guaranteed to solve that problem. But you can test and see if it might work for you.
