Simple question--why does email show up instead of text?

[AJP24]

I think this is going to be a stupidly easy question to answer, but with one of my contacts, when I select a photo to send, the default option that pops up is email rather than text. Not sure why or when this started happening, but how can I change it back? It's driving me nuts. Thank you!

 

[badshoehabit]

Don't know but try opening Contacts or Messages, select contact, attach photo, send; then look to see if the icon has changed if you attempt it from Photos.

 

[ferrarr]

Do you have a phone number associated with their contact information? And does that phone number accept text messages? Sometimes I get that when I have them as two separate contacts.


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[AJP24]

Do you have a phone number associated with their contact information? And does that phone number accept text messages? Sometimes I get that when I have them as two separate contacts.

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Yes, I have a number associated with it (I've tried it both as "iPhone" and "Mobile") but neither seems to work. SO frustrating!

 

[ferrarr]

Yes, I have a number associated with it (I've tried it both as "iPhone" and "Mobile") but neither seems to work. SO frustrating!

Right, but some landlines do not offer texting, you should check with the contact for confirmation?

 

[pigoo3]

I think this is going to be a stupidly easy question to answer...

It's driving me nuts. Thank you!

Hey...if it's driving you nuts...no question is too easy or too simple if it helps you regain your sanity!

- Nick

 

[AJP24]

Right, but some landlines do not offer texting, you should check with the contact for confirmation?

No, it's definitely a cell number. It's a family member.

 

[pm-r]

I wonder if any of this could be related...???

Sending Photos in Messages Just Got Way More Annoying in iOS 12

https://ios.gadgethacks.com/news/sending-photos-messages-just-got-way-more-annoying-ios-12-0187483/





- Patrick
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[pm-r]

Or maybe even this...???

3 new ways to share iPhone photos and links in iOS 13
3 new ways to share iPhone photos and links in iOS 13 - CNET





- Patrick
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[AJP24]

Or maybe even this...???

3 new ways to share iPhone photos and links in iOS 13
3 new ways to share iPhone photos and links in iOS 13 - CNET

- Patrick
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I'll check those links out, and if all else fails, try to find an AT&T store that's open during this madness. Thanks!