How to add android to iphone group chat

However, all of the users, including the Android, user needs to be included when you create the group. “You can’t add or remove people from a group conversation if one of the users in the group text is using a non-Apple device. To add or remove someone, you need to start a new group conversation.”

• Can you group message with Android and iPhone?
• Can you add non iPhone users to group chat?
• Can you add Android to iMessage group chat?
• Why can’t I text in a group chat with iPhone and Android?
• What does group conversation mean on Android?
• Why won’t my texts send in a group chat?
• How many people can be in a group text?
• How do I add iMessage to Android?
• Why wont my iPhone receive texts from androids?
• Why is group chat not working on iPhone?

Can you group message with Android and iPhone?

How to Send Group Texts to iPhone Users from Android? As long as you set the MMS settings correctly, you can send group messages to any of your friends even if they are using an iPhone or a non-Android device.

Can you add non iPhone users to group chat?

If you want to add someone to a group text message — but they’re using a non-Apple device — you need to create a new group SMS/MMS message because they can’t be added to a group iMessage. You can’t add someone to a messages conversation that you’re already having with just one other person.

Can you add Android to iMessage group chat?

iMessage isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. … Group messaging on iMessage basically works only if everyone in the conversation has an iPhone. So if there’s even one Android user in the group, all of your messages will be sent as a standard text (otherwise known as MMS).

Why can’t I text in a group chat with iPhone and Android?

Yes, that is why. Group messages that contain non-iOS devices require a cellular connection, and cellular data. These group messages are MMS, which requires cellular data. While iMessage will work with wi-fi, SMS/MMS will not.

What does group conversation mean on Android?

Group messaging allows you to send a single text message (MMS) to multiple numbers, and have the replies shown in a single conversation. To enable group messaging, open Contacts+ settings >> messaging >> check the group messaging box.

Why won’t my texts send in a group chat?

If you’re having trouble sending group text (SMS) messages, you may need to update your account and messaging app settings. … Some phones make this very obvious by actually telling you it’s converting the message to MMS as soon as it detects that there are multiple recipients.

How many people can be in a group text?

Limit the number of people in a group.

Apple’s iMessage group text app for iPhones and iPads can accommodate up to 25 people, according to the Apple Tool Box blog, but Verizon customers can only add 20. However, just because you can add that many people doesn’t mean you should.

How do I add iMessage to Android?

Enable port forwarding on your device so that it can connect to your smartphone directly through Wi-Fi (the application will tell you how to do this). Install the AirMessage app on your Android device. Open the app and enter your server’s address and password. Send your first iMessage with your Android device!

Why wont my iPhone receive texts from androids?

If your iPhone is not receiving texts from android phones, it could be due to a faulty messaging app. And this can be addressed by modifying your Messages app’s SMS/MMS settings. Head to Settings > Messages, and to it that SMS, MMS, iMessage, and Group messaging are enabled.

Why is group chat not working on iPhone?

If the group messaging feature has been turned off on your iPhone, it needs to be enabled to allow messages to be sent in groups. … On your iPhone, launch the Settings app and tap on Messages to open the Messages app settings screen. On that screen, turn the toggle for Group Messaging to the ON position.

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Oops! Did you forget to add that person to your group text so they can stay up-to-date? Luckily, you can easily add people to your existing group texts on iPhone or iPad, but it's a little tricker on Android. Since SMS technology doesn't allow you to add someone to a group text after it's been created, you'll either need to start the group text over or use a workaround called Chats. This wikiHow article walks you step-by-step so you learn how to add someone to a group text on iPhone/iPad and Android.

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   Open iMessage and go to the group chat that you want to add someone to. As long as the person you want to add is also using an iPhone or iPad, you'll be able to add them to the iMessage group chat.

   • If the person you want to add is using Android, you'll have to create a new group text with SMS.

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   Tap name, profile picture, or member icons at the top of the screen. This will open the group's details.

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   Tap Add Contact. It's at the bottom of the page.

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   Enter their name or phone number. If they are in your Contacts, their information may auto-fill as you're typing their name.

   • You can also enter their Apple ID if you don't know the other information.

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   Tap Done. You'll see this in the upper right corner of your screen.[1]

   • That person, as long as they have an iPhone or iPad, will have access to your group text message.
   • If you have a lot of groups, it might be easier to give them nicknames so you can quickly identify them.

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   Open the Chats app or Gmail. The Chats mobile app looks like two green chat bubbles, but you can also launch Gmail and tap the Chat tab if you have it enabled.

   • You can enable Chat in Gmail by tapping ☰ > Settings then tapping the account you want to chat with (if you have more than one Google account), and finally tapping the box next to "Chat."
   • If you've already created a group text in your regular Messages app, it's not possible to add someone to the group later—you'll need to just create another group message if you want to keep your group chat in the Messages app.
   • An alternative is to use an internet-based messaging service like Google Chats or WhatsApp, which lets you add people to group chats at any time.

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   Navigate to the Chat that you want to add someone to and tap the group name. The group name is at the top of your screen.

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   Tap Invite people. This will only work if you started the group originally. If you joined the group, you'll see the option to start a new chat with the same people in the group and have the ability to add more.

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   Enter the name or phone number of who you want to invite. You can also tap their Contact under Frequent.

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   Tap Done. This is in the upper right corner of your screen and will add that person to your group text.[2]

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