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Google Voice conversation showing a sent text with a timestamp and a failed text with a red Message not delivered error

How to Tell if a Google Voice Text Was Delivered

September 27, 2026May 17, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Google Voice has no delivered or read receipts. Here is what Sending, a timestamp, and Message not delivered mean, and how to fix texts that fail.

Google Voice conversation with a shared Google Photos video link sent instead of a video file

How to Send Videos on Google Voice (Use a Link Instead)

September 24, 2026May 1, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Google Voice cannot send video files, only photos and GIFs. Here is how to share a video with a Google Photos, Drive, or YouTube link, plus tips if it fails.