Stuck on iMessage with non-iPhone

I have an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.0.1. My friend had an iPhone 4S for about a week, until she traded it in for an Android phone. For that week that we both had iPhones, we were obviously using iMessage. Now that she no longer has iOS, we (obviously) cannot use iMessage. With that said, it still shows up as "iMessage" in the text box when I go to her in my Messages. Whenever I try to send her a text, it appears as if it was sent as an iMessage, but then in a couple minutes will turn green (like a normal text message) and say "Sent as text message" under it. There is a one to two minute delay in between when I press send and when the message is actually sent because the phone is trying to send it as an iMessage, gives up, and sends it as a traditonal SMS. Messages from her appear as green (SMS). What can I do so my iPhone realizes that she is not using an iPhone and will instantly send it as a text message? I have tried deleting the thread from my messages and starting a new one, typing in her number manually in that new message, and disabling and then enabling iMessage. None of this works. I obviously could turn off iMessage to avert this situation, but I actually use it with other people and don't want to get rid of it. Is there anything else I can do? Thank you!

Zach--W wrote:
So really what you're saying is that the issue is technically dependent on her line and that there's nothing I can do from my end only to fix it?
Yep. Key is turning iMessage off, which can only be done while such is active. Happens with stolen phones. I suspect Apple will address this, but until they do, I know of no other solution. And no, a restore won't fix things, so don't waste your time.

Similar Messages

  • IMessage stopped working with non-iphone users suddenly

    I was able to text message from iMessage with non-iPhone users after the last update and now I suddenly can't.  The phone numbers are in read and the messages won't go through.  What happened?

    Send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem solved sooner.
    Feedback
    Mail Feedback
    Or you can use your Apple ID to register with this site and go the Apple BugReporter. Supposedly you will get an answer if you submit feedback.
    Feedback via Apple Developer

  • Problem with Text Messaging on new iphone with non iphone users

    Ever since I set up imessage forwarding to be able to send/receive text messages on both my mac book pro and iphone people with non iphones are not getting my text messages from either device. 
    In my settings - messages - text message forwarding it only has one device enabled which is my mac book pro.  There is an option to enable my iphone. Do I need to do that? I did try and it's asking me for a code.  If i do need to do this where on my phone do i get this code? Thank you.

    Have you tried reporting the problem to AT&T?

  • HT202724 When I send a message in a group with non-iPhone users it appears as a mms, how do I change the settings so it's a sms?

    When I send a message in a group with non-iPhone users it appears as "New Multimedia Message." One of my friends in the group also has an iPhone and his doesn't appear this way, how do I change my settings so it appears as a normal text message and not an mms?

    iOS: Troubleshooting Messages - Apple Support
    Send a group message with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Send messages with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

  • Problem with non iPhone users receiving my text sent pictures. Can I make them smaller files?

    Problem with non iPhone users receiving my text sent pictures.  Can I make them smaller files? I know that is possible for email sent pics.

    My bad,  It was a Verizon problem.  When they upgraded my phone they were supposed to remove all blocks on messaging . Found out they did not do this.  All messaging now works.  Thanks for listening.

  • How do I activate the microphone button in imessage with the iphone 5 without using Siri?

    How do I activate the microphone button in imessage with the iphone 5 without using Siri?

    You don't. You have to activate Siri.

  • TS4268 why cant i send imessage with my iphone number

    why cant i send imessage with my iphone number,my number is there but I can't click it I can only use my emails

    Without more informnation
    iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting | iLounge Article

  • HT3529 Am I correct in assuming that if I iMessage with another iphone user while we are both in a foreign country, I will not incur texting charges?

    Am I correct in assuming that if I iMessage with another iphone user while in a foreign country that I will not incur texting charges?

    Correct.

  • Does find my friend work with non iPhone phones

    Does any one know if find my friends can work with non iPhone phones
    Can I see location of a friend with a non iPhone phone!?

    Kappa.. That seems not to be true
    Cloud and find my friends work on all devices including iPod
    Here is a quote fro apple site
    "Comes with every new Apple device.
    Every new iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch comes with iOS 5. And every new Mac comes with OS X Lion. Which means the new Apple devices you purchase are all ready for iCloud, right out of the box."
    http://www.apple.com/icloud/what-is.html

  • Imessage doesn't work with non iphone users

    My imessage used to work with anyone who text me.  Then it stopped working after I updated my software on my iphone.  I have got imessage working for iphone users but not non-iphone users.  If they don't have an iphone, I can no longer send or receive their messages on my imac desktop.  Can anyone help me?
    Thanks,
    Michelle

    Hi,
    As the other poster says, reset it from the Beginning.
    9:33 pm      Wednesday; April 1, 2015
    ​  iMac 2.5Ghz i5 2011 (Mavericks 10.9)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),
     Couple of iPhones and an iPad

  • Iphone trying to send iMessages to non iphone users - HELP!

    My friend just switched from Verizon to Sprint. He has NEVER had an iphone. He currently has some type of galaxy or android. As of last night all of my texts to him are being sent as iMessages (which he obviously doesn't receive). He's had the phone for two weeks and up until yesterday we were able to text via SMS with no issues. I still get his texts - he gets nothing from me and it only shows on my phone as going through as an iMessage. I've tried deleting his contact and adding it again. It still shows up blue in my contacts as if it's an iphone (which it obviously is not). I know I can turn off my iMessage on my phone but I like using it because the majority of my friends and family have iPhones. Is there any way to fix this??

    I am having the same issue in the US. 
    I had a 3GS and switched to an Android based phone.  My wife now has a 4s and all messages from her were going to my old iPhone instead of my new phone.  My old phone does not have service, but still works well on wifi.  My messages would send fine, and I could send and receive from non-iPhone users without issue.  I then tried sending to an iPhone 4, and once again got an iMessage back on my old phone from that person. 
    Fix:
    I pulled the SIM card from my new phone, had the iPhone users delete and re-enter contact info for me.  The first time they send a message to me it goes out as an iMessage, but then re-sends about 5 minutes later as a regular text.  Once the thread has started, it goes back and forth without issue.  If they delete the thread off their iPhones, the process starts over again and the first one takes about 5 minutes to resend as a regular text.
    I know iPhones with iOS 5 will always send as an iMessage first if that is enabled (and why wouldn't it, it's a great feature) but it needs to go to Apple's servers first, then resent as a non-iMessage.
    I am not sure if others are experiencing delays in first run text messages to others and think the delay is teh network, when it may the iMessage function.  I would like to see some feedback from others if they are seeing delays?

  • IPhone trying to send iMessage to non iPhone.

    My friend had an iPhone 4 with iOS5 and has recently switched to a different phone as his iPhone died on him.
    My iPhone is still attempting to send him iMessages and obviously they are getting lost in the ether...
    I'm not going to switch off iMessaging each time I want to message him, that's just ridiculous.
    Has anyone else had this issue?
    How can this be resolved?

    I am having the same issue in the US. 
    I had a 3GS and switched to an Android based phone.  My wife now has a 4s and all messages from her were going to my old iPhone instead of my new phone.  My old phone does not have service, but still works well on wifi.  My messages would send fine, and I could send and receive from non-iPhone users without issue.  I then tried sending to an iPhone 4, and once again got an iMessage back on my old phone from that person. 
    Fix:
    I pulled the SIM card from my new phone, had the iPhone users delete and re-enter contact info for me.  The first time they send a message to me it goes out as an iMessage, but then re-sends about 5 minutes later as a regular text.  Once the thread has started, it goes back and forth without issue.  If they delete the thread off their iPhones, the process starts over again and the first one takes about 5 minutes to resend as a regular text.
    I know iPhones with iOS 5 will always send as an iMessage first if that is enabled (and why wouldn't it, it's a great feature) but it needs to go to Apple's servers first, then resent as a non-iMessage.
    I am not sure if others are experiencing delays in first run text messages to others and think the delay is teh network, when it may the iMessage function.  I would like to see some feedback from others if they are seeing delays?

  • No possibility to activate iMessages with my iPhone 4

    Hi everibody !
    I have an iPhone 4 !
    I can't activate iMessages on it !!
    When I'm trying I get a message that told me to verify my connection but I'm connected in 3G and Wi-fi.
    I arrived to activate once but only with my email address.
    When I go on the iMessages menu I can't choose my phone numer but only my email address.
    Sometimes the phone number comprtement not even appears and sometimes it appears grey and with no number in it just "my phone number" wriiten !
    I've tried all I find on the apple's site ! I really don't know what else I can try !!
    Could you help me ?
    Excue my english I'm french speaker
    I join screenshots !! Don't pay attention in the fact that my ID is not the same on both pics but I've tried to create a new one thinking it will solve my problem
    Thanks a lot

    Hello Barbara,
    Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with activating iMessage.  I recommend following the steps in this article when you are not able to sign into iMessage on your iPhone:
    iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

  • My Page on the OSX Server with non-iphone

    Hi,
    When I try to connect to an 'My Page' on the OSX server (10.6) with a non-iphone phone I don't get an login screen so I can't access my calender by phone. The phone I tried is from a minor brand called Nokia, I think they just sold just a couple of phones in the market. Is there a simplified version of the 'My Page' for the rest of the world to use?
    BR
    Johan

    The login window is generated via JavaScript. Are you sure JavaScript is supported (and enabled) in your phone's web browser.

  • I can use iMessage with all iPhone uses except for ONE person.  That person can use iMessage with all other users, but not with ME.  What's the problem???

    I can use iMessage with all other iPhone users that I communicate with, except for ONE person.  When I send to that person, it always goes through as a text message.  This person can use iMessage with pther people, but when they send me a message, it always goes as a text.  Why can we both communicate with other people using iMessage, but not with one another?

    Hi Russell,
    1) If you have OD set up and "editor" has UID 1111, then when they log in to any machine that's bound to OD as editor, they will get UID 1111. Therefore, there won't be any of these permission errors. This is typically the recommended approach.
    2) I assume you mean "You'd prefer to not using open directory?" Whatever the case, OD isn't mandatory with Xsan -- it's just that with multiple user accounts, managing them centrally tends to be easier. For 3 or 4 accounts and 3 or 4 machines maybe it's no big deal. If you go larger, it could get a lot more complicated. That said, if you set it up such that each machine has the exact same set of users (as you said, Mary = UID 502, Fred = UID 503, William = UID 504), then you can do what you want. Mary can log in from multiple machines at the same time, and in general you won't have permissions problems. Of course, if you try and read and write the same file from multiple workstations at the same time, you will get file locking issues, which will prohibit somebody from successfully writing the file.
    File locking issues are different from general permissions errors. The former basically says "hey, someone else is editing this file. Therefore I won't let you edit it right now... you can read it if you want though." Permissions means somebody saves it, and Xsan thinks you saved it and own the file, when you really don't.
    Quad-Core PMG5, 4 GB RAM, 7800 GT, 1 TB disk.   Mac OS X (10.4.4)  

Maybe you are looking for

  • Can't open Illustrator file - "does not have the correct number of operands..."

    Right off the bat - Mac, 10.6.8, Illustrator CS4. I've seen different variations of this "...correct number of operands..." error on these boards, with fonts and other things as the culprit, but I haven't come across this specific issue yet. If someo

  • Songs take a very long time to open

    Hello, For some reason, songs that I've created that used to open very quickly in Logic Express now take significantly longer (almost 3 minutes to open one song). This only occurs with previously saved songs. The behaviour is always the same: - I cli

  • I CANT UPDATE MY IPHOTO

    I HAVE SEVERAL PROBLEM OF UPDATING MY APPLICATIONS. FIRST OF ALL WITH TWO APPLICATION AS BELOW: I CANT UPDATE MY IPHOTO & IMOVIE!! KEEP GIVING MESSEGE "Use the Purchases page to try again." SECOND ON MY PURCHASES PAGE I HAVE OS X MAVERICKS WHEN I WAN

  • I deleted an account from my icloud. How do I put it back?

    Hello. Under my itunes account I added a company phone. It has a different number and different information. For some reason I added all together, now I realized that by mistake a erase my company phone information and I dont have anything on that Ip

  • Toshiba 40LV933G - no user settings in in quick menu in usb player mode

    Updated to latest firmware and in dont get utilizator meu for colors in media player.... it was there before update de firmware... now i have just the preset dynamic , standard , movie , game, and moderated..... any help???