A green bubble = Android in iMessage, but in the eyes of some iPhone users, a green bubble = poor person. In a way, The Verge is right to say that the best way to not experience that kind of. In my first post I indicated it was between iPhones. I realize a green text bubble indicates an android and iMessages uses blue between iPhones. The user previously had a cheap android pay as you go thru Verizon. I purchased the iPhone 6s plus for her and added it to my account at a Verizon corporate store, and transferred and kept her same number. You may have noticed that some of your iPhone text messages have either a blue or green background. A blue background means that the message exchange is happening via iMessage with another iOS device (an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac, etc). These messages are sent through your cellular provider's data network or via WiFi (no cell service needed), and text message rates don't apply A green. A green indicator means either the camera or the camera and the microphone are being used by an app on your iPhone. About other icons in Control Center Learn about the icons in Control Center on your iPhone.
Where do you see status icons
Status icons appear in the status bar on your iPhone:
If you don't see an icon, check Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner.
About the status icons on your iPhone
Your carrier’s 5G network is available, and your iPhone can connect to the Internet over that network. Works with iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. (Not available in all areas.)
Your carrier’s 5G network with higher frequency is available, and your iPhone can connect to the Internet over that network. Works with iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. (Not available in all areas.)
Your carrier’s 5G E network is available, and your iPhone can connect to the Internet over that network. Works with iPhone 8 and later. (Not available in all areas.)
Your carrier’s LTE network is available, and your iPhone can connect to the Internet over that network. (iPhone 5 and later. Not available in all areas.)
Your carrier’s 3G UMTS (GSM) or EV-DO (CDMA) network is available, and your iPhone can connect to the Internet over that network.
Your carrier’s 4G UMTS (GSM) or LTE network is available, and your iPhone can connect to the Internet over that network. (Not available in all areas.)
Your carrier’s GPRS (GSM) or 1xRTT (CDMA) network is available, and your iPhone can connect to the Internet over that network.
Your carrier’s EDGE (GSM) network is available, and your iPhone can connect to the Internet over that network.
You’re in range of your cellular network and can make and receive calls. If there’s no signal, 'No service' appears.
On your iPhone with Dual SIM capability, you’re in range of your cellular network and can make and receive calls. If there’s no signal, 'No service' appears.
You can use Wi-Fi calling. Your carrier also appears next to the icon.
Your iPhone is connected to the Internet over Wi-Fi.
An app or website is using Location Services. A hollow means that an item may receive your location under certain conditions.
Airplane Mode is on. You can’t make calls or use Bluetooth until you turn off this setting.
Orientation Lock is on. Your screen won't rotate until you turn off this setting.
Do Not Disturb is on. This setting silences calls, alerts, and notifications until you turn it off. Alarms will still sound.
Your iPhone is locked with a passcode or Touch ID.
Your iPhone is paired with a wireless headset, headphones, or earbuds.
This icon shows the battery level of your iPhone. If this icon is yellow, Low Power Mode is on. If this icon is red, then your iPhone has less than 20% charge.
The battery level of your paired Bluetooth device.
Your iPhone is connected to the Internet through the Personal Hotspot of another iOS device.
If you see blue, green, or red in the status bar
On iPhone X and later, the color shows as a bubble behind the time. On iPhone 8 or earlier, the color goes all the way across the status bar. Here's what each color means:
Your iPhone is either providing a Personal Hotspot,* Screen Mirroring, or an app is actively using your location.
Your iPhone is either recording sound or your screen.
* For Personal Hotspot on iPhone 8 or earlier, you can also see how many devices joined your hotspot. appears in the status bar of iOS devices using Personal Hotspot.
If you see orange or green indicators in the status bar
With iOS 14, you might see an orange or green indicator in the status bar on your iPhone. These indicators appear when the microphone and/or camera are being used by an app.
An orange indicator means the microphone is being used by an app on your iPhone.
A green indicator means either the camera or the camera and the microphone are being used by an app on your iPhone.
About other icons in Control Center
Iphone To Iphone Green Text Messages
Learn about the icons in Control Center on your iPhone.