iMessage not working

In some times we will find iMessage not working when required to send, but at that time we will fix the issue as soon as possible by resolving some.

Check the fixes of the issue in the below-mentioned article and have a look at different issues and solutions for the fixes.

iMessage is used to transfer messages or data from one device to another, the data can be received from others. It is mainly for iPhone or iPad users and iOS devices.

The error iMessage not working defined as the issue of messages, and the user can’t receive or send messages to other devices.

Sometimes it may raise an issue of not receiving or may not be able to have outgoing access for sending messages to another device. It will not work perfectly. We have different methods to rectify the problems and errors in iMessage app on iOS devices.

How to Fix iMessage not working Error

We have list of solutions to solve or fix iMessage not working Error by resolving each

Don’t use shared Apple ID’s
Check cellular network plan
Disable and re-enable iMessage
Set device date and time to Automatic
Force close iMessage using App switcher
Modify iMessage settings
Toggle iMessage On and Off from iCloud
Sign out from Apple ID Login
Alternative iMessage Address between mobile number and Apple ID
Clean Up iMessage
Force Restart iPhone or iPad

Don’t use shared Apple Id’s

For accessing iMessages app, you should not use shared Apple ids, the account should be maintained only one Apple Id account. Check the easy steps to find shared Apple ids and get rid of your device.

Go to settings App and click on messages option
Click on send receive option
Find the Apple ids and select your Apple Id account.
If you find multiple accounts, make sure it should be sign-out from your device
For that, click on the Apple ID and click on Sign-out option

Through this method you can remove all shared addresses and now, try to send message to another device from your device with the help of iMessage.

Cellular network plan

The issue may create due to our cellular network also, for that you need to reset the settings of network. Check the simple steps to clear the issue.

Go to settings app on your device
Click on general option
Scroll down and check the reset option
Tap the reset network settings option

The Wi-Fi connection and passwords are reset, make sure you need to again connect to your network connection.

Update iPhone or iPad

If your iPhone or iPad software is not updated, it may lead to not working of iMessages on your device. Check whether it is updated or not by a simple method.

Open your settings on your device
Tap the General option
Find the software update option in the menu
Click on it and follow the steps instructed on your device screen for updating.

Note: if your device is updated up to the date then it will notify you that your device is updated otherwise follow above mentioned method.

Sign out from Apple ID and Sign in Again

Here are the simple steps to get sign-out from your account and sign in the Apple ID which may solve the fix of iMessage not working.

For Sign-out

Open your settings app
Click on Messages option
Tap send& receive messages from the menu of Messages
Select your Apple ID
Click on the sign-out option.

It will sign-out your Apple Id account from your device.

For sign-in

Open your settings App on your device
Click on sign-in to your device
Enter your User ID and password
Tap the sign-in option

Through this method you can access the iMessages app for sending or receiving messages to other devices.

Disable and re-enable iMessage

Here are the simple steps to disable and re-enable iMessage for reactivation of stuck messages or any errors of iMessage app can be solved easily.

Go to settings App
Click on messages option from the menu
Check the iMessage option and turn off the toggle of iMessage option
Turn on the toggle of iMessage again.

By this method you can avoid iMessage working Error.

Set Device Date and Time to Automatic

Sometimes time and date play a key role in iMessages app on iPhone or iPad devices for maintaining the best services of messages through iMessage.

Go to settings app on iPhone or iPad
Click on General option
Check the date and time setting option
Tap on it and turn on toggle of set automatically option.

Force Close iMessage using App Switcher

As we know Apple doesn’t suggest or allow forcing closing of Apps, but you can close the apps which are running at background of your device for efficient working of device and if you have issue of not working of app.

Swipe up the screen, to find the App switcher
Choose the iMessage App in the App switcher
Swipe up the app until you can close it
Now, again open the iMessage app on your screen or device.

It may refresh the app from any minor bugs or errors which may lead to clearing the issue.

Modify iMessage Settings

The simple and easy steps to modify the iMessage settings to avoid working error

Go to settings app
Click on messages option
Select the send receive option from the menu of messages option
Check your Apple ID and mobile number, it should be mandatory to maintain accurate Apple ID and mobile number
Save the modifications
Return to messages option and turn on the options of send as SMS, MMS messaging.

Toggle iMessage on and off from iCloud

ICloud sync plays a great role for accessing iMessage app from iCloud, so it can avoid the iMessage not working error

Go to iOS settings app
Click on your profile or avatar
Find the iCloud option in the Apple ID screen and click on it
Open the apps list which uses the iCloud for working
Click on Show all option
Select the messages section and tap on it
Turn off the toggle of Sync this iPhone or iPad option
This leads to force of close of iMessage app and settings app
Go to settings app and enable the iMessage app on cloud

Now, try to send or receive messages to another device from your iMessage app through your device.

Alternative iMessage address between mobile number and Apple ID

Look at a simple process to change or alternate the iMessage address between mobile number and Apple ID.

Go to settings App on your iPhone or iPad
Click on messages option and select send receive option
Tap the mobile number, you will find a remove pop-up on the screen, click on it
Apple id consider as iMessage address and now, check the iMessage app while it is working or not
If it is working, add the mobile number
You can also follow another method, again repeat the step but now, click on Apple ID and remove it
Now, check the app is it working or not with the mobile number by sending or receiving messages.

Clean Up iMessage

IMessage app stores all the messages which are sent by you or received by you for a long time. It may accumulate all the messages to your storage, and it may slow down your mobile so delete all the messages. To clean up the iMessage app remove all the messages.

Force Restart iPhone or iPad

For force restart of iPhone or iPad, follow the below steps

Press the volume up button for a sec and release quickly
Hold the volume down button for a sec and release it
Make a long press of the side button until you find the Apple logo on your device screen.
Turn on the device, it may solve your fix of iMessage not working error.

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