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Apple iPhone
Manage Messages

2026-10-15 04:04:59.578

Apple iPhone
Manage Messages

Your Apple® iPhone® handles different types of messages. Managing settings for iMessage®, SMS, RCS and MMS lets you choose your preferred communication methods.

Before you begin

With Verizon RCS, users can enjoy high-resolution file sharing, improved group chats, typing indicators, read receipts, emoji reactions and more - regardless of whether you use Google Messages or Apple Messages. For additional info, refer to Verizon RCS FAQs.
If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage, restart your iPhone.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Apps
    Messages
    .
  3. Tap any of the following switches, if available, to turn on or off:
    • iMessages
      : iMessages can be sent between all Apple devices.
    • Retry as Text Message
      : Send as SMS when iMessages is unavailable.
    • RCS Messaging
      : To use Verizon RCS, ensure your iPhone has cellular data or Wi-Fi turned on.
    • MMS Messaging
      : Allows you to send photos, videos, audio clips and large group texts via your cellular data network.
Apple Support: Deregister iMessage FAQs