Messages does not allow users to force SMS for a conversation

Originator:henri
Number:rdar://21497440 Date Originated:22-Jun-2015 10:24 PM
Status:Closed Resolved:24-Jun-2015 07:02 PM
Product:iCloud Product Version:OS X 10.10.4 (14E36b) and iOS 8.3 (12F70)
Classification:Feature (New) Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
When sending a text message to a contact that is registered with iMessage, users do not have the option to force SMS unless an iMessage fails to go through.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Open conversation in Messages
2. Press Details in the top right corner

Expected Results:
A toggle is displayed allowing the user to force SMS or force iMessage, similar to the Do Not Disturb toggle.

Actual Results:
Users do not have persistent control over which transport method is used to deliver text messages.

Version:
OS X 10.10.4 (14E36b) and iOS 8.3 (12F70)

Notes:


Configuration:
Every iOS/OS X device that supports iMessages.

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Comments

Apple Developer Relations 24-Jun-2015 07:02 PM

There are no plans to address this.

Thank you for the feedback.

We are now closing this report.

If you have questions about the resolution, or if this is still a critical issue for you, then please update your bug report with that information.

Please be sure to regularly check new Apple releases for any updates that might affect this issue.

By henri at June 25, 2015, 4:35 p.m. (reply...)

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