Understanding the 'Send' Button Turnaround in iMessage After Receiving a Block

The color of the 'Send' button in iMessage serves as a crucial indicator of whether a message is being sent as an iMessage or an SMS/MMS. If your number was recently blocked by another user, you might have noticed that the 'Send' button initially turned green, indicating the message was being sent as an SMS, and then later changed back to blue.

Why the 'Send' Button Turns Blue Again

There are several potential reasons why the 'Send' button in iMessage turned blue after your number was blocked:

1. Unblocking

It's possible that the individual who blocked you has since unblocked your number. Once they do, iMessage will return to functioning as intended, with your messages being sent as iMessages rather than SMS/MMS.

2. Network Issues

Temporary network issues can sometimes cause your messages to default to SMS status instead of iMessage. Once the network issues are resolved, your messages should return to iMessage, turning the 'Send' button blue.

3. Settings Changes

If the person who blocked you has made changes to their iMessage settings, this can also impact whether messages are sent as iMessages or SMS. They may have inadvertently set a preference that changed the default message type.

4. Device Update

Updates to iOS can sometimes affect messaging functionality. A device update or a system reset might have resolved any issues that were causing the 'Send' button to show as blue instead of green.

Additional Considerations

According to the following comment, if the sender has the 'Send as SMS' option enabled, the message might initially appear as a SMS even if the 'Send' button turns blue. This can happen due to temporary network issues or the recipient's settings. The conversation might revert to iMessage after a while, leading to the blue 'Send' button status.

If you are still unsure why the 'Send' button isn't working as expected, consider trying to send another message. Check if the message is being sent as an iMessage to confirm if the issue is still occurring. Additionally, you can contact the person who blocked you to confirm their changing their blocking status.

Conclusion

The 'Send' button color transitioning from green to blue after a block can be perplexing, but it's usually due to one of the aforementioned reasons. By understanding these factors, you can better troubleshoot and resolve any messaging issues you might encounter in iMessage.