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shollins23 Author

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The reply option does not appear when I press and hold on certain messages

Is there a reason I do not have the "reply" option when I press and hold messages?

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 18, 2022 7:25 AM

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ChrisJ4203

Level 10

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Posted on Jun 18, 2022 7:29 AM

This feature only works with iMessages, not with SMS. The way to tell the difference is an iMessage is one with the blue message bubbles, an SMS is green.

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