If you have muted this contact, then there will be a moon icon. The moon symbol can have two colors blue and grey, which have different meanings. If you notice a red exclamation point next to a sent message, this means the message could not be delivered. Moon symbol on imessage phones and tablets linus tech tips.
But i have only noticed it on some not all of my sent text messages what is the symbol next to the name on my sent text messages. Touch the button to the right of hide alerts to enable or disable do not disturb for this conversation. Now you know why this moon is there, you can now remove it. Jun 09, 2016 apple is planning to announce an imessage app for android users at wwdc, according to a report from macdailynews citing sources familiar with the companys thinking. How to use do not disturb for individual contacts on your. Before you remove the moon crescent next to the name, you need to make sure that you have a text message with the moon next to it. I want a galaxy s8, but it doesnt have iphones imessage cnet. Neither of us has do not disturb on and all other imessages come through without the symbol. Best alternative to airdroid and pushbullet, since sms for apple messages ichat works natively with your mac via the apple messages app. For example one of them looks like a microphone with a x next to it like the same symbol that shows when your phone volume is off what does it mean and what other icons like this are there and what do they mean.
For example one of them looks like a microphone with a x next to it like the same symbol that shows when your phone volume is off what does it mean and what other icons like this are there. What does the moon mean next to a message on iphone. How to let favorite contacts call you when do not disturb is on. One of the key differences between iphone and android is android devices cant use imessage. If you see a moon symbol in the status bar top bar of your ipad or iphone, that means that do not disturb is enabled. Sometimes the moon is a gray crescent and sometimes it is a blue circle with a crescent moon inside it. Why is there a crescent moon next to a text message in ios.
Jan 20, 2018 the crescent moon icon is the same symbol used for apples do not disturb feature, which can mute alerts during scheduled hours of the day or temporarily when turned on and off manually. Android phones may soon be able to send and receive imessages thanks to a new opensource app called piemessage. Here are two ways to make imessage work for android users. For ios iphoneipad on the ios iphoneipad, a gamefaqs message board topic titled on iphone 4s, what does the half moon symbol next to the time mean. Jan 05, 2012 techcrunch reports an imessage bug causing problems for ios users trying to send sms messages to exiphone users who have switched to another platform, such as android what happens is, the iphone attempts to send the sms to the exiphone user as an imessage just like it always did before the recipient switched devices. You may have accidentally set the mute notifications setting under that contact. Today we are going to learn one of the interesting app none other than imessage. Heres how to turn on do not disturb for one contact on your iphone.
Mar 27, 2020 the short answer is the half moon is a symbol of do not disturb mode. If you want to unmute the contact, go to the contacts conversation screen, where the contacts messages are displayed, and press the down arrow. Why is there a crescent moon next to a text message in ios 11. So if imessage doesnt hop ship to android, then i probably wont either. Techcrunch reports an imessage bug causing problems for ios users trying to send sms messages to exiphone users who have switched to another platform, such as android what happens is, the iphone attempts to send the sms to the exiphone user as an imessage just like it always did before the recipient switched devices. In ios 6 and earlier, the lightning bolt symbol will appear on top of the battery symbol, rather than next to it, when charging. Messages on ios 11 received small, but notable updates cnet. Using imessage android, you can now send the text messages, videos, pictures and voice message to any users using imessage but only then when you stay connected to the internet. On iphone 4s, what does the half moon symbol next to the. But later on, a firm introduced wemessage app for all the people who loved the cool features of imessage.
Sep 07, 2016 imessage updates get lost in translation on android. Now, every imessage she gets from me has a moon symbol next to it. Here is the meaning of light gray crescent moon next to someones name in text in ios. Dec 12, 2017 android app wemessage lets you get imessages on your android smartphone with a mac. The crescent moon next to someones name in text can be gray or blue. The steps in this section were performed on an iphone 7 plus in ios 12. What does a crescent moon symbol next to the time on an iphone. This limitation hampered users who want to use imessage app on windows pc and their android phones. Feb 28, 2016 when i opened the first page where it shows all my text messages theres sometimes a icon in right corner. Tap the symbol next to the contacts name youd like to put on do not disturb. May be used for the moon more generally and saying good night. Select the conversation with the crescent moon to the left of it. You may see a crescent moon gray or blue symbol next to your contacts in messages. To limit interruptions with do not disturb, go to settings do not disturb.
May 03, 2016 imessage comes to android thanks to neat mac hack. Sometimes, this crescent moon icon will also be displayed next to text messages and people want to know what does the moon mean on my iphone text. The app lets you send an instant message to anyone with an ios or macos device and it also works as an sms app. Friends know you as a bluebubble buddy, and you look down on anyone who forces. Meaning of light gray crescent moon next to someones name in text in ios what is the meaning of gray crescent moon in iphone imessage. Often these can include icons in the status bar at the top of the screen, such as the little arrow icon, or they can include symbols that appear within individual apps one such icon is a crescent moon that can display to the left of a text message conversation. Meaning of light gray crescent moon next to someones name. Aug 01, 2017 if you want to get imessage on android, its going to take a little work, but its possible. Why there is moon icon in front of the contact in your iphone. Android app wemessage lets you get imessages on your. Go into messages and swipe left on the persons last message that they sent you. May be used in association with star and crescent, a popular but unofficial symbol of islam.
A common belief has been that imessage brings outstanding features but at the same time, it also available for only apple devices users. Apple rumored to be debuting imessage for android at wwdc. Some of the queries mentioned below are also answered by this video. It is important to understand that imessage can be run on any kind of system os, including windows 10. The imessage app on the iphone is a great messaging app and there are a number of reasons why people love it. How to turn off do not disturb for a text message on an iphone. You may occasionally change the settings without awareness. Last updated on october 9, 2017 by serhat kurt 19 comments you may see a crescent moon gray or blue symbol next to your contacts in messages.
Android will soon get apples imessage the next web. This rumor is based on input from a source familiar with the companys thinking, which is as. Home forums channels android devices samsung fascinate. Go into messages and swipe left on the persons last message that they sent you and click show alerts to deactivate it. Oct 18, 2011 using imessage is really easy, the only real requirement is that you have an apple id, and that the device is vaguely modern and running ios 5 or later which basically everything nowadays is far beyond that, so as long as your iphone, ipad, mac, or ipod touch are not ancient and you have an apple id icloud login, youll be able to use the imessages feature. Android app wemessage lets you get imessages on your android smartphone with a mac. After you have read the message, the moon turns gray which means the text has been read or opened. Step 4 look for the hide alerts option on that next screen. What are the icons next to my messages supposed to mean. Well, this blog will offer a step by step guide on how to use imessage from your pc using the imessage desktop app and on your android device using piemessage project. The moon icon means that you dont want to receive notification from that contact. How to use imessage on windows pc and android phone tested. Longtime iphone users know all about the imessage effect. If you want to get imessage on android, its going to take a little work, but its possible.
If there is crescent moon icon in front of the text in your iphone then it means that do not disturb mode is enabled for that particular mode. Last updated on october 9, 2017 by serhat kurt 19 comments you may see a crescent moon gray or blue. The imessage from apple has been a much discussed topic among internet enthusiasts. Jul 20, 2018 i have alerts hidden in the picture below, which displays the crescent moon next to the conversation. A crescent moon icon next to your text messages means that you have enabled do not disturb mode for a specific conversation. Its a crescent moon and indicates you have do not disturb activated. Pinebeetle explains how to add and hide alerts in a. How to remove the crescent moon icon from your contacts in. To turn off the moon face, choose a conversation, click on details located at the upper right side.
Thats true, but if you have the right software, the right kind of computer, and some technical savvy, or at least an appetite for experimentation, its actually possible to set up imessage for your android phone. It was created by ios android app developer eric chee, who has the source code for piemessage on github if youd like to take a look, as well as instructions for setting it up at home if youre comfortable. Tap the contacts name or phone number at the top of the screen. I had the same problem on my iphone 5s i wasnt getting any message tone alert from my husbands messages he sent me and i also had a grey moon symbol next to his name. Apple is planning to announce an imessage app for android users at wwdc, according to a report from macdailynews citing sources familiar.
There is a red triangle containing an exclamation mark next to the last message i sent. The info screen is also where you can elect to send read receipts to a recipient individually rather than to all of your contacts a new option within ios 10, or turn off notifications when. I will likely wait for the next iphone and hope that its even more badass than the. Nov 30, 2019 now you know why this moon is there, you can now remove it. When i open imessage on my iphone 6 plus with ios 8. They are unaware of the gray crescent moon s meaning and they dont know how it appeared next to a contact. Select the conversation with the crescent moon icon. What does the blue moon mean on my iphone text message. Jun 22, 2018 some of the queries mentioned below are also answered by this video. The first is on the home screen and the other is within imessage. When its enabled, all the calls and texts will be silenced when the phone is locked and the moon sign will appear. There was a half moon icon on my screen and i didnt know what it meant. It was created by iosandroid app developer eric chee, who has the source code for piemessage on github if youd like to take a look, as well as instructions for setting it up at home if youre comfortable.
You will find tutorials related to computer, iphone and android phones. May be used in association with star and crescent, a popular but unofficial symbol of. The moon icon on the home screen will appear by the battery charge indicator in the top right of your iphone screen. On iphone 4s, what does the half moon symbol next to the time. Yes, the symbols next to people in the chat window. What does the grey moon mean on my iphone text message. If you want to unmute the contact, go to the contacts conversation screen, where the contacts messages are displayed, and press the down arrow next to the contacts name at the top of the screen. You can check out the workinprogress app in action in the video below. Even if its not theyre stealing your data sketchy, it also sound like the sort of thing that apple would be doing their best to disable, which means that it could end up working great for a week, then failing all the time no matter what for a few days, then work great for another few weeks, and back and forth while the programmers chase. If you have ios 9 or later, and the battery icon is yellow, then your iphone is in low power mode. How to switch from iphones imessage to android texting. The short answer is the half moon is a symbol of do not disturb mode. Nov 30, 2017 learn how to turn on and off alerts in imessage.
I have alerts hidden in the picture below, which displays the crescent moon next to the conversation. What is the symbol next to the name on my sent text. Using imessage is really easy, the only real requirement is that you have an apple id, and that the device is vaguely modern and running ios 5 or later which basically everything nowadays is far beyond that, so as long as your iphone, ipad, mac, or ipod touch are not ancient and you have an apple id icloud login, youll be able to use the imessages feature. Anyway, at some point you may have turned off the ability to receive message alerts from one or more of your contacts from within the messages app.
Continue scrolling through to get into more details. They are unaware of the gray crescent moons meaning and they dont know how it appeared next to a contact. Do not disturb mode is indicated by the crescent moon symbol or icon to the left of your selected contact, and allows you to mute texts from the person you dont want interrupting you. Depicts the moon as a thin, golden crescent, curving to the right and not displaying the remaining outline of the moon. Do not disturb lets you silence calls, notifications, and alerts. I want a galaxy s8, but it doesnt have iphones imessage. Jan 07, 2016 why is there a crescent moon next to a text message in ios 9. A blue crescent moon means that you have a new, unread message waiting for you to open it. What is the moon shape next to text messages on iphones. All the communication held using imessage on android is free for imessage android users. Pinebeetle explains how to add and hide alerts in a imessage conversation. That mute symbol means that notifications for that contacts messages have been turned off. What does a crescent moon symbol next to the time on an. Someone just hacked a way to use imessage on android.
Why is there a crescent moon next to a text message in ios 9. Jun 27, 2019 the imessage app on the iphone is a great messaging app and there are a number of reasons why people love it. As of march 2019, sending this emoji over facebook messenger. Okay im pretty sure i know the answer but on facebook what does the little moon symbol mean next to someones name on the chat list. Looks like a half moon, then its gone when replied. Apr 21, 2017 so if imessage doesnt hop ship to android, then i probably wont either.
Tap the button to the right of do not disturb and make sure its gone from green to grey. How to remove the crescent moon icon from your contacts in apple messages. There are a number of different icons and images that appear on your iphone. All you have to do is press the i icon at the top right of the text message thread, toggle do not disturb to the right, and then you wont receive notifications. Meaning of light gray crescent moon next to someones name in.
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