Apple's mobile phone is down, can I still send text messages with traffic?

I can't. But you can use iMessage to send text messages. Details are as follows:

1. When the mobile phone is semi-turned off, you can receive short messages and answer calls, but you can't make calls, send short messages and surf the Internet.

2.iMessage is an instant messaging software launched by Apple, which can send short messages, videos and so on. It has high security. Different from the SMS/MMS service of operators, users only need the data support of WiFi or cellular data network to complete communication.

3, as long as there is a network, you can send messages, and iOS8 can also send pictures and voices, similar to WeChat, without charge. But it's tied to your Apple account.

Open it? Steps of iMessage:

1. Open iMessage and tap "Send iMessage with Your Apple ID".

2. Enter the account to log in.

3. Your personal phone number and all email addresses related to your Apple ID will be displayed.

4. Please note that your phone number will only be displayed when you set up your iPhone, or when you continue to set up another iOS device after setting up your iPhone.

5. Select the email address and phone number you want others to use to send you information, and then click Next.

6. Under "Start a new conversation", select the email address or phone number you want to use to send information.

7. Please note: If you have set up other devices to use information, they will prompt you that the new device has set up the information function.