Sometimes, iPhone sends Messages as paid SMS Text Messages, instead of sending them as free iMessages. You will find below the steps to make iPhone Send iMessage and not SMS Text Message.
When sending a message, a blue send button in the Message app denotes the message will be sent via iMessage; a green button denotes SMS or MMS. Finally, iMessage does have a tendency to go offline. Schedule Text Message with Scheduled App. There is also a third party application for sending an automatic text message on iPhone, called Scheduled, which comes with an in-app purchase. To send the message automatically, you need to upgrade to the Premium or business plan subscription. Besides, 1 auto message will cost you 1 credit. Question: Q: why Apple iPhone 6 sending SMS automatically on UK number? I have just noticed that my credit is being deducted from my mobile account. I am in Pakistan and using Mobilink network.
Make iPhone Send iMessage to iPhone Users
When you send Messages from iPhone, they are sent as free iMessages to Apple Device Users and as Paid SMS Text Messages to Android Phone users.
This setup works well most of the times, allowing iPhone users to send Unlimited Free iMessages to Apple device users.
If your iPhone is sending paid SMS Text Messages to an Apple Device user, the problem could be due to any of the following reasons.
- The Recipient is no longer using an Apple Device
- Recipient has turned OFF iMessage
- Recipient's Phone is not connected to the Internet
- Apple Servers are having a problem
How to Check Whether iPhone is Sending iMessage or SMS Text Message
Even before the message is sent from iPhone, you can check to confirm whether the Message is going as an iMessage or paid SMS Text Message.
1. Open the Messages App and tap on the Compose icon to start a new Message.
2. On New Message screen, take a look at the Name of the Recipient and also the colour of the Send button.
If the colour of Name and Send button is Green, you are sending paid SMS Text Message. If the Name and Send button appear in Blue, you are sending a free iMessage.
How to Make Sure iPhone Sends iMessage and Not SMS Text Message
If you find that your iPhone is sending paid SMS Messages to Apple device users, you can follow the methods as provided below to make sure that iPhone sends iMessages to Apple Device Users.
1. Disable Send As SMS
Follow the steps below on your iPhone to disable Send As SMS option.
1. Go to Settings > Messages and disable Send as SMS option by moving the toggle to OFF position.
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Once, 'Send as SMS' option is disabled, iPhone won't be able to send Messages to Apple Device users as paid SMS Text Messages.
The good thing about this setting is that you will still be able to send and receive SMS Text Messages from people who are not using Apple devices.
Disabling 'Send as SMS' option, does not prevent you from sending Paid SMS Text Messages to Android Phone users.
2. Check Apple ID Email Address
In order to send iMessages, your Apple ID email address needs to be listed as the Email Address where you can be reached at on your iPhone.
1. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.
2. On the next screen, make sure that your Apple ID email address is listed under 'You Can be Reached By iMessage At' section.
3. Send Message to Email Address and Not Phone Number
In case you are still facing difficulty in sending iMessages, make sure that you are sending the Message to the recipient's Email Address and not to a Phone Number.
This is a good way of ensuring that your Message will only be sent as an iMessage.
If you are still having problems sending an iMessage, confirm that your recipient is still using an iPhone.
4. Check Status of iMessage Service
Like any other service, Apple's iMessages service can experience outages and problems.
To confirm, you can take a look at this support page by Apple to see the current system Status for Apple services.
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Sending Sms Messages From Pc
The ability to schedule text message has been waited for so long. Finally, iOS 13 has provided a perfect solution for sending automatic text messages on iOS device, which most of people do not know about.In this article, I will show you 3 ways to schedule text message, iMessage, message via Whatsapp, or even email. It works perfect on iOS 13, but if you are using iOS 12, there are a few workarounds to do so.
Shortcuts Automation on iOS 13
If you are on iOS 13, you can open the Shortcuts app, which should be pre-installed on your iOS device as you update to iOS 13, and then you will see the Automation tab at the bottom. If you don't the Shortcuts app, just go to AppStore and free download it. You can refer to the steps below to set up a scheduled text message.
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Step 1. Open Shortcuts app and tap on Automation at the bottom.
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Once, 'Send as SMS' option is disabled, iPhone won't be able to send Messages to Apple Device users as paid SMS Text Messages.
The good thing about this setting is that you will still be able to send and receive SMS Text Messages from people who are not using Apple devices.
Disabling 'Send as SMS' option, does not prevent you from sending Paid SMS Text Messages to Android Phone users.
2. Check Apple ID Email Address
In order to send iMessages, your Apple ID email address needs to be listed as the Email Address where you can be reached at on your iPhone.
1. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.
2. On the next screen, make sure that your Apple ID email address is listed under 'You Can be Reached By iMessage At' section.
3. Send Message to Email Address and Not Phone Number
In case you are still facing difficulty in sending iMessages, make sure that you are sending the Message to the recipient's Email Address and not to a Phone Number.
This is a good way of ensuring that your Message will only be sent as an iMessage.
If you are still having problems sending an iMessage, confirm that your recipient is still using an iPhone.
4. Check Status of iMessage Service
Like any other service, Apple's iMessages service can experience outages and problems.
To confirm, you can take a look at this support page by Apple to see the current system Status for Apple services.
3 Ways to Schedule Text Messages iPhone [Siri Shortcuts]
Sending Sms Messages From Pc
The ability to schedule text message has been waited for so long. Finally, iOS 13 has provided a perfect solution for sending automatic text messages on iOS device, which most of people do not know about.In this article, I will show you 3 ways to schedule text message, iMessage, message via Whatsapp, or even email. It works perfect on iOS 13, but if you are using iOS 12, there are a few workarounds to do so.
Shortcuts Automation on iOS 13
If you are on iOS 13, you can open the Shortcuts app, which should be pre-installed on your iOS device as you update to iOS 13, and then you will see the Automation tab at the bottom. If you don't the Shortcuts app, just go to AppStore and free download it. You can refer to the steps below to set up a scheduled text message.
Step 1. Open Shortcuts app and tap on Automation at the bottom.
Step 2. Select Create Personal Automation. From there, you can see a list of automation triggers available.
Step 3. Select Time of Day as an example to send the message at a specific time. Of course, you can also trigger the message on other kinds of events.
Step 4. Once the trigger is set, add a Text action where you can type your message content. Step 5. Add the Send Message action. If you prefer using Whatsapp, you can also select the action Send Message via Whatsapp.
Step 5. Tap on Recipients to select one or more recipients to receive the message and tap Next to save this automation task.
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When a specific time or event occurs, the Shortcuts app will send the message without user intervention. This is very cool. You can even trigger the message when you arrive at a certain location, or connect to Wi-FI, or open an app, etc.
Send Delayed Text Message with Siri Shortcuts on iOS 12
If your iOS device does not support iOS 13 or you do not want to update, there is still a way but not that effective. You can configure a text message and specify a time to send it. Shortcuts will calculate the time duration between the current time and the time you pick, and Shortcuts actually delays your message sending.
However, the downside of this method is that you need to keep Shortcuts running in order to send the message at specific time. As far as I know, Shortcuts on iOS 12 does not work very well in the background. You can follow the steps below to configure a scheduled message.
Step 1. Get this Schedule Message shortcut by open the link in Safari or Firefox.
Step 2. Tap to run the shortcut Schedule Message and follow the instruction to write your message, select a contact(s), and specify your message delivery time.
Step 3. When all set, keep the shortcut running and the message will be sent on a schedule.
It is recommended to run this shortcut when your phone isn't in use and is charging. If you want to send scheduled message via Whatsapp, then open the shortcut in Edit mode and change the last action from Send Message to Send Message via Whatsapp.
Schedule Text Message with Scheduled App
There is also a third party application for sending an automatic text message on iPhone, called Scheduled, which comes with an in-app purchase. To send the message automatically, you need to upgrade to the Premium or business plan subscription. Besides, 1 auto message will cost you 1 credit. You can buy credits from 10 Credits/$2.99 to 1000 Credits/$99.99. Another thing worth mentioning is that it use a different number to send the message instead of yours.
The free version will only remind you to send the message at the scheduled time. If you are not willing to pay for it, you don't have to download it because you there is also a shortcut to help you set up the reminder.
Bonus: Use Reminders to Help You Schedule Message
If you have the Shortcuts app installed, you can use this shortcut to help you choose the who, the what, and the when to send the message and then you willl get a reminder when the time comes. When you are reminded, just one tap to run this shortcut and the message will be sent.
Sending Sms Text
That's all the three methods to schedule text messages on iPhone. This first method works really great. If you are running iOS 13, I highly recommend you try it. You can schedule text message, Whatsapp message, email, and create many other automation tasks.