While you aren’t able to use iPhone’s operating system natively to alter the background of iMessage on your iPhone however, you can download specific third-party apps for free or you can use an application called the Cydia installer.
I was looking to change the background of my text message several years back. I was disappointed by the fact that it wasn’t feasible via iOS however after a little investigation, I was able complete the task. I’ve listed all the suggestions and tricks I used to help in the next section.
How do I change the background on iMessage?
There are two methods for doing this:
Method 1 Method 1: Download Third-Party Software
It’s not long to find an application from the Apple store that lets you change the wallpaper for iMessage. A majority of these applications are available for free, too.
Here’s how:
- Go to your Apple app store from your iPhone screen
- Use the search bar to search for ‘iMessage background’.
- Install one of the apps that appear (such such as color text messages)
- If you’re able to alter the wallpaper you use will be contingent upon the particular application you’ve downloaded. But, opening the app by clicking on ‘Messages to change wallpapers will generally benefit
- Explore the available backgrounds and choose the one you prefer.
Method 2: Utilize Cydia to your iPhone
It is possible to download a specific application to alter your background iMessage in iPhone using it’s Cydia installer. Many people believe that they require an unjailbroken iPhone in order to install the application, however I’ve explained how to install it with no jailbreaking it in one of my previous posts. Take a look.
Here’s a quick overview of how to get Cydia (minus any jailbreak procedure):
- Update your iOS device
- Start Safari and then go to Flekstore.com
- Click the button to install (on the left upper side)
- There may be a warning that states that the download may not be secure, but you can you should click OK anyway
- Start Flekstore after it’s been added to your iPhone
- Tap to tweak (you must scroll down)
- Simply click on Cydia from the files that are available
- Click to Install
You can now relax and wait for the application to download.
The next thing to do is:
- Touch the Cydia Store icon
- Use the Search bar to search.
- Select “SMS/Desktop background”
- Select Install, and then confirm that you have installed the file.
- Choose Options > Wallpaper and then select the background text you’re looking for.
- After that make sure you press the ‘i’ symbol on the background of the text message you’ve chosen to confirm the change.
How can you add Screen effects to the Messages app?
Apple allows you to incorporate screensaver effects to text messages using the iPhone messaging application directly. Be aware that the range isn’t as extensive. It’s only possible to add bubbles, or have fireworks, lasers, confetti or shooting stars appear out from the iPhone message.
Here’s the way to go:
- Start your iPhone messages app from the home screen.
- Find a person to contact and start an online chat
- Send a message to the recipient and push the long-press button to send it.
- Select the effect you wish to have.
What do the different text Colors of the Bubbles on the The iPhone’s Messages Application?
The various colors aren’t just aesthetics that Apple has put in place in the colors – they also focus on providing you with information about the person that you are messaging.
If you’re texting someone who’s not an iOS user the text bubble will be green. You may also notice a green background when you’re texting someone with Android. Android.
The person you’re messaging would have a blue bubble in the event that you’re with the iOS device. You’ll be communicating via iMessage which is the special messaging app from Apple to communicate with iOS. The text will be transmitted via WiFi or cellular data and you will be able to see the person who reads your message.
In some instances even when you’re texting an iOS user the message bubble could appear green. It could be due to the fact that you’ve turned off the iMessage application feature.
Here’s how to find and correct this issue:
- Click Settings app , then Messages
- Switch on the iMessage feature (should change from grey to green in the event that it was turned off)
How can I alter the color of iMessage Text Bubbles?
Third-party applications can be downloaded to alter the color of the text bubbles in iMessage. There are a variety of apps available. I suggest Color Text Bubbles – this allows you to change the text bubbles’ size and style.
It’s a two-step procedure to alter your text bubble’s color. First:
- Start your Apple app store
- Find Colour Text Bubbles
- After you’ve discovered the app from a third party.
- Launch the Messages app after the application is installed
Then:
- Start a new iMessages chat
- Select “Color” in the menu that is above the keyboard
- Select Type Custom Message, then enter a message in the bubble that pops up.
- Select one of the colors available and compare how they look when that you’ve filled in
FAQ
I’ve provided answers to some frequently asked questions in the following.
How Can I Personalize My iPhone Messages?
The first step is to determine what part that you have in your iPhone messages you’d like to alter. If you’re looking to modify your text message background wallpaper, here’s bad news for you. It isn’t possible to accomplish this by simply accessing the Settings screen and adjusting the Messages application. Instead, you’ll have download a separate third-party software. I’ve explained how to accomplish this in depth by providing a guide.
