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The Messages app on your iPhone or iPad offers two default colors for text bubbles: blue and green for SMS. While it's a great messaging app, it does not allow you to customize the color of text bubbles. However, there is a simple way to create colored bubbles by using third-party apps that make it look like you are sending custom-colored iMessage bubbles. This guide will show you how to use these apps to create colored text bubble stickers that can be sent in iMessages.
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There is no native way to change bubble colors: Unfortunately, the default Messages app doesn't allow for bubble color customization.
Using Third Party Apps: You'll be creating image-based stickers with your desired text which resemble iMessage bubbles, instead of altering the actual bubble color.
Plenty of App Options: There are many apps in the App Store that let you create colored bubble images for iMessage.
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1 Search for an app in the App Store for a "color iMessage" app. Start by searching for an app in the App Store that offers color customization for iMessages. However, not that none of these apps will directly change the colors of your bubbles. Instead, they allow you to create images with customized text (in any font, style or color) and you can send them as stickers. Some popular apps you can try are: Color Text Bubble on iMessage, Color Texting, and Color Your Messages. You can find more options by searching "color iMessage" in the App Store's search bar. Most of these apps function similarly, with differences in fonts, backgrounds and color choices. [1]XResearch source
There are a number of such app options, including Color Text Bubbles on iMessage, Color Texting, and Color Your Messages. All function almost identically, and so the primary difference is the number and types of fonts, backgrounds, and colors you can use.
If you would like to see a full list of options, type “color iMessage” in the search query bar and then click "Search." A number of applications should appear that are specifically designed to create iMessage text bubbles in your chosen style. [2]XResearch source
Scroll through the apps in the search results, such as Color Text Bubbles on iMessage, Color Text Messages, Color Messaging Pro, and Color Texting for iMessage. Some of the apps on the list will be free and others will cost a fee.
Read the reviews for the apps. There are some apps that contain glitches or no longer function with current versions of iMessage.
Look for the features that you desire. Most of the applications will include sample images of the modifications that they can provide. Look for the one that best fits the style that you are looking for.
2 Install and Open the App. After installing your chosen app, tap Open to launch the app. You can also find the app's icon on your home screen to open it. Advertisement
3 Customize Your Message. Now, use the app's tools to create your custom bubble. Each app offers different customization options.
Color Your Messages: Choose between the preset text styles or manually change the text, color, background color, and font.
Color Texting: Select from options like colored bubbles, textured bubbles, colored text, glow text, cursive text, and ghost text. Then, pick a style and enter your message
After selecting the options, you want, then type the text of the message you would like to send.
4 Copy, Paste, and Send the Image: After creating your message, you will need to Copy and paste the image into your iMessage.
If you are using "Color Your Messages," after finalizing your design, tap Send. The app will copy the image to your clipboard and guide you to open the iMessage. Select a contact, tap and hold the message box and choose Paste to send the image.
In "Color Texting," after tapping Send, the app will copy the image to your clipboard. Open iMessage, tap and hold the message box and select Paste to send the image. By following these steps, you can enjoy sending custom-colored messages in iMessage, even though the Messages app itself doesn't support the feature. Experiment with different apps to find the one that is the best for you!
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1 Search for an app in the App Store for a "color iMessage" app. Start by searching for an app in the App Store that offers color customization for iMessages. However, not that none of these apps will directly change the colors of your bubbles. Instead, they allow you to create images with customized text (in any font, style or color) and you can send them as stickers. Some popular apps you can try are: Color Text Bubble on iMessage, Color Texting, and Color Your Messages. You can find more options by searching "color iMessage" in the App Store's search bar. Most of these apps function similarly, with differences in fonts, backgrounds and color choices. [1] 
2 Install and Open the App. After installing your chosen app, tap Open to launch the app. You can also find the app's icon on your home screen to open it. Advertisement 
3 Customize Your Message. Now, use the app's tools to create your custom bubble. Each app offers different customization options. 
4 Copy, Paste, and Send the Image: After creating your message, you will need to Copy and paste the image into your iMessage. 
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Community Answer You can't, unfortunately. This is dependent on your internet connection. If your iMessage is particularly slow, the only way to fix it is by upgrading your internet service. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 3 
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