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Why are texts to my own iPhone green?

Texts going to other iPhones are blue, but when I text myself (something I do frequently) it’s green. This started with the iOS 16 update. Another thing that’s likely connected is that I can no longer text my phone (and therefore iPad) from my iPad. My iMessage is turned on and receive and reply is checked for both my phone number and email on my iPhone and iPad. Start new conversations is checked for my phone number. Thoughts? Thank you!

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Sep 18, 2022 11:10 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2022 12:33 PM

Mine are blue.

all I can suggest is the universal iMessage fix.

Settings, Messages, Turn off iMessage

Settings, Face Time, Turn off Face Time

Restart the phone.

Settings, Messages, Turn on iMessage, SMS, MMS

Settings, Messages, send & Receive, select your number which should now be there.

Settings, Face Time, Turn on Face Time

 

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Sep 18, 2022 12:33 PM in response to crickett48

Mine are blue.

all I can suggest is the universal iMessage fix.

Settings, Messages, Turn off iMessage

Settings, Face Time, Turn off Face Time

Restart the phone.

Settings, Messages, Turn on iMessage, SMS, MMS

Settings, Messages, send & Receive, select your number which should now be there.

Settings, Face Time, Turn on Face Time

 

Why are texts to my own iPhone green?

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