What is what does it mean when your imessage doesn't say delivered?

When an iMessage doesn't say "Delivered," it typically means the message hasn't successfully reached the recipient's device. Here's a breakdown of potential reasons:

• Recipient's Device is Off or Has No Service: The most common reason is that the recipient's device is turned off, in airplane mode, or doesn't have a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.

• iMessage is Not Activated: The recipient might not have iMessage activated on their device. In this case, the message will usually be sent as an SMS text message (green bubble) instead.

• Recipient is Not Using an Apple Device: iMessage only works between Apple devices. If the recipient is using an Android phone or another non-Apple device, iMessage won't deliver, and it may not automatically send as an SMS.

• You Are Not Connected to the Internet: You need to be connected to the internet to send imessages.

• Number Not Registered with iMessage: If the recipient recently switched from an iPhone to an Android or a different platform and didn't properly deregister iMessage, messages sent to their number might still be attempted as iMessages, leading to a failure to deliver.

• You've Been Blocked: If the recipient has blocked your number, your iMessages will not be delivered, and you won't see a "Delivered" notification.

• iMessage Server Issues: In rare cases, there might be problems with Apple's iMessage servers, causing temporary delivery issues.

• Delivery Errors on the Recipient's Device: Though rare, there might be issues on the recipient's device that prevent the message from being delivered, even if they have a connection.

It's important to note that the absence of "Delivered" doesn't necessarily mean the message wasn't received. It just means you haven't received confirmation of its delivery to the recipient's device.