Why is my message app grayed out?

Change Default SMS App. The issue of message sending disabled error happens mostly due to a third-party SMS app. Your phone is using another SMS app as the default messaging app. You need to either change the default SMS app or use the app that has been set as a default to send messages.

What does GREY text bubble mean on iPhone?

Grey is just the color of incoming texts. When you send to someone else who is also using iMessage, as long as there is a good network connection (Wi-Fi or cellular), it should send as a blue message.

Why won’t my iPhone let me text pictures?

Make Sure MMS Messaging Is Turned On If MMS is turned off on your iPhone, regular text messages (SMS) will still go through, but pictures will not. To make sure MMS is turned on, go to Settings -> Messages and make sure the switch next to MMS Messaging is turned on.

Why is the camera icon grayed out in messages on my iPhone 6?

Step 2: Scroll down and select the Messages option. Step 3: Tap the button to the right of MMS Messaging. There will be green shading around the button when the feature is turned back on. If you go into the Messages app and the camera button is still grayed out, then you might need to close the Messages app and re-open it.

What to do when your iPhone is greyed out?

Press and hold the Sleep/wake button and the Home button (Volume Down button on iPhone 7/7 Plus) at the same time. Keep holding the buttons at least 10 seconds and release the buttons when the Apple logo appears. Here’s a guide to force restart iPhone (All brands included) This greyed out or “waiting” problem sometime will not last for long.

How to fix the camera icon on my iPhone?

1 Confirm that iMessage is enabled at the top of the screen on the Settings > Messages menu. 2 Confirm that you have an active data plan with your cellular provider. 3 Restart the iPhone if iMessage is enabled and MMS Messaging is turned on.

How to get rid of green shading on iPhone messages?

1 Open the Settings menu on your iPhone. 2 Scroll down and select the Messages option. 3 Tap the button to the right of MMS Messaging. There will be green shading around the button when the feature is turned back on.