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I can not send text messages to contacts that do not have apple devices, from my iPhone SE. They can send me text messages but, when I try to reply, I get the red ! and can not deliver. When I click on the red ! I do not get the option, "Send as text message" , only "try again" or "cancel" I have trouble shot this for the last 4 days. Can anyone help?

iPhone SE, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 17, 2019 5:43 PM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2019 5:53 PM

Did these people formerly have Apple devices?

  • Yes. They must de-register their iMessage registration. Deregister iMessage on your iPhone or online - Apple Support
  • No. You indicated you cannot reply, but you did not indicate what happens if you initiate the conversation to a person's cell phone number. Anyway, SMS is a cellular carrier function. You should contact your carrier.


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Jun 17, 2019 5:53 PM in response to BremenBarry

Did these people formerly have Apple devices?

  • Yes. They must de-register their iMessage registration. Deregister iMessage on your iPhone or online - Apple Support
  • No. You indicated you cannot reply, but you did not indicate what happens if you initiate the conversation to a person's cell phone number. Anyway, SMS is a cellular carrier function. You should contact your carrier.


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