Why do some text messages say Read and others say SMS?

Read means that the user has actually opened the text in the Messages app. I also believe that you can only get the read tag for iMessages. Also the receiver has to turn on the functionality for “read” status to be sent as a response. It’s the “Send Read Receipts” toggle under messages.

Why do some texts show read and others dont?

The delivered message is unique to iMessage. This just lets you know it was delivered through Apple’s system. If it says Read, then the recipient has “Send Read Receipts” activated on their device.

How can you tell if your text messages have been read?

If they have got the Send Read Receipts option turned on, you’ll be able to see that they’ve read your message just underneath the message itself. It’ll say ‘Read’, and then the date (day if it was within the past week or time if it was today) that they read it.

Can sender tell if text is read?

Read receipts on your Android Like iPhone users, Android read receipts require both sender and recipient to use the Android Message app and have the feature enabled. In the Message app, click on the three-dot menu at the top of your screen and tap on Text Messages or Conversations.

How do you know if your blocked on Android?

You can’t know for sure if someone has blocked your number on an Android without asking the person. However, if your Android’s phone calls and texts to a specific person don’t seem to be reaching them, your number might have been blocked.

Does SMS mean blocked?

If you’re using SMS or even iMessage and you’re in a group with someone who you’ve blocked or has blocked you then no. You won’t see their number nor will you see the messages they send.

When texting What does SMS mean?

Short Message Service
SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly known as texting. It’s a way to send text-only messages of up to 160 characters between phones.