Why can't I receive messages from iPhone users while in group text?

[AC Question]

Can't receive messages from Iphone users while in group text.

I recently switched over from the iphone 5 to the S6, and I am no longer able to get messages from iphone users while in group chat. I can receive non-group messages from iPhone users, including multimedia messages, and group messages send by android users. If I start a group message with two iphone users they can see my messages but i can't see theirs. I tried disabling my number from imessage and it told me my number had already been disabled. Has anyone else had this problem and know a fix? Thank you.

 

[josiahlikesminecraft]

Re: Can't receive messages from Iphone users while in group text.

Make sure they aren't trying to send it through imessage. It needs to be sent via mms/sms

Posted via Lg g3 Running Cyanidel Android 5.1.1

 

[Rukbat]

Re: Can't receive messages from Iphone users while in group text.

You have to disconnect your number from iMessage (if you don't still have your iPhone, go to a Genius bar and they'll do it for you).

Then, each iPhone user has to send you at least one iMessage with the SMS box checked, to tell their phones that your number has to get SMS, not iMessage. (Apple owns the iMessage format, and won't let anyone else use it.)