How do I send a text message on this phone?

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1. Tap the messages app icon.
2. Tap the compose icon.
3. Tap the relevant contact.
4. Tap the compose button.
5. Write your message.
6. Tap the send button.
7. Your message has been sent!

How do you send a text message on iPhone instead of iMessage?

Send messages as texts on a manual basis

1. Go to Settings > Messages.
2. Toggle Send as SMS switch to off.
3. When iMessage is unavailable, individual messages will not send. Tap and hold these individual messages until you get an option menu.
4. Tap Send as Text Message.

How do you text a number?

Send a text message

1. Open the Voice app .
2. Open the tab for Messages , and then tap Compose .
3. From your list of contacts, tap the person you want to send a text message.
4. At the bottom, enter your message, and then tap Send .
5. Enter a contact’s name or phone number.

How do you text someone for the first time?

If you met on a dating app or in person, just send her a quick text with your name included. Keep it short and sweet, and don’t send anything too long in your first message. Try something like: “Hey it’s James from Tinder!”

Why can’t I send texts on my iPhone?

If you have an iPhone and another iOS or iPadOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages, go to Settings > Messages, and tap Send & Receive.

How do you text a new person?

Made A New Friend? Here’s What To Text Them

1. “Hey, [Mutual Friend], What Do You Think?”
2. “I’m Always Awkward Over Text”
3. “So You’re Into XYZ — What’s That Like?”
4. “I’m Super Excited To Do XYZ This Weekend — What About You?”
5. “So How Did You Meet XYZ?
6. “Do You Want To Play/Watch/Do XYZ?”

How do you text someone you like?

Here are some of their tips.

1. Don’t wait to send that first text.
2. Avoid “heyyy” and make it personal.
3. Try to be clever.
4. Text at normal hours.
5. Don’t text back immediately, but don’t overthink your response time.
6. Use correct grammar.
7. Make concrete plans.
8. Get to know them in person.

Why are iPhone texts green?

A green text message on your iPhone isn’t a sign that your phone number was blocked, or that the text was not delivered. Instead, it means that the message was sent as a standard SMS message rather than an iMessage, which will appear as blue.