Bringing the iOS 11/12 upgrade to your device for the first time will reset all settings it has back to default, and that will include the iMessage application.
Try these steps first
- Learn how you can turn iMessages On / Off on iPhone 11 Pro.iOS 13.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: US ON FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/ZKP4nUFOLLO.
- Type your message in the iMessage field, select the Camera icon to attach a photo or video, or select the Audio Message icon to send an audio message. Select the App store icon, Memoji icon or Stickers icon to explore stickers, games, and apps to add to your message. When finished, select the Send icon.
- Restart your device:
- Check your network connection. To send a message as iMessage or MMS, you need a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. To send an SMS message, you need cellular network connection. If you turn on Wi-Fi Calling, you can send SMS messages over Wi-Fi.
- Check with your carrier to see if the type of message you’re trying to send, like MMS or SMS, is supported.
- If you’re trying to send group MMS messages on an iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on MMS Messaging. If you don't see an option to turn on MMS Messaging or Group Messaging on your iPhone, then your carrier might not support this feature.
- Make sure that your device has enough space to receive images and videos.
- Make sure that you entered the correct phone number or email address for the contact.
If you see a Waiting for Activation alert, learn what to do.
If you still need help, find your issue below to learn what to do next.
If you see a red exclamation point
If you try to send a message and you see with an alert that says Not Delivered, follow these steps:
- Check your network connection.
- Tap , then tap Try Again.
- If you still can’t send the message, tap , then tap Send as Text Message. Messaging rates may apply. Contact your carrier for more information.
If you see a green message bubble
If you see a green message bubble instead of a blue one, then that message was sent using MMS/SMS instead of iMessage. There are several reasons for this:
- The person that you sent the message to doesn't have an Apple device.
- iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient’s device. To check if iMessage is turned on for your device, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage.
- iMessage is temporarily unavailable on your device or on your recipient’s device.
Learn the difference between iMessage and MMS/SMS messages.
If you receive messages on one device but not the other
If you have an iPhone and another iOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages, go to Settings > Messages, and tap Send & Receive.
If you don't see your phone number, you can link your iPhone number to your Apple ID so you can send and receive iMessages from your phone number. You can also set up Text Message Forwarding so you can send and receive MMS and SMS messages on all of your Apple devices.
If you have issues with a group message
If you’re in a group message and stop receiving messages, check if you left the conversation. Open Messages and tap the group message. If you see a message that says you left the conversation, then either you left the conversation or you were removed from the group message. You can rejoin a group message only if someone in the group adds you.
To start a new group message:
- Open Messages and tap the Compose button to start a new message.
- Enter the phone numbers or email addresses of your contacts.
- Type your message, then tap the Send button .
If you have other issues with a group message, you might need to delete the conversation and start a new one. To delete a group message:
- Open Messages and find the conversation that you want to delete.
- Swipe left over the conversation.
- Tap Delete.
When you delete a message, you can't recover it. If you want to save parts of a message, take a screenshot. To save an attachment in a message, touch and hold the attachment, tap More, then tap Save.
Learn more
- If you still can't send or receive messages, contact Apple Support.
- If you don't receive SMS messages, contact your carrier.
- If you switched to a non-Apple phone, learn how to deactivate iMessage.
- Learn how to report unwanted iMessages.
Get started
- Download the latest version of iOS or iPadOS for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
- Make sure that your device is signed in to the iTunes & App Store with your Apple ID.
Find iMessage apps in the app drawer
The app drawer gives you quick access to apps that you can use in your messages. To see your app drawer:
- Open Messages.
- Tap the Compose button to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.
- Swipe left or right over the app drawer to find the app that you want to use.
Here are some apps that are automatically in your app drawer:
Store: Download iMessage apps to use with Messages.
Photos: Quickly add photos to your messages right from the app.
Music: Share recently played songs from Apple Music.
Digital Touch: Use Digital Touch to send sketches, taps, kisses, heartbeats, and more.
#images*: Find hundreds of trending GIFs to add to your messages.
Apple Pay: Send and receive money with Apple Pay.*
Memoji: Create and share an animated Memoji that uses your voice and mirrors your facial expressions.*
Memoji Stickers: Create custom Memoji stickers to match your personality and mood.
*#images and Apple Pay aren't available in all countries or regions. If you find an issue or have a concern with content found in #images, you can report the content or remove the #images app. You need a compatible iPhone or iPad to use Memoji.
Download iMessage apps
You can find and download apps to use with iMessage in the App Store for iMessage. Here's how:
- To go to the App Store for iMessage, tap the Store icon .
- Tap the icon or the price icon next to the app, then tap Install. You might need to enter your Apple ID password to complete the purchase.
- Tap the gray line to return to your message.
After the app downloads, you can find it in your app drawer.
Some apps let you make additional purchases within the app. If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy to help control app downloads and in-app purchases. Learn more about in-app purchases.
Manage iMessage apps
You can add apps to your Favorites so you have quick access to them in the app drawer. You can also reorder apps in the app drawer, remove the ones you don’t want, and more. Here’s how:
- From the app drawer, swipe left and tap the More button .
- Tap Edit in the upper-right corner to do the following:
- To add an app to your Favorites, tap the Add button .
- To remove an app from Favorites, tap the Remove button , then tap Remove from Favorites.
- To reorder apps in the app drawer, touch and hold the gray lines , then move the apps in the order that you want.
- To hide an app, turn it off.
- Tap Done.
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Delete iMessage apps
- Open Messages.
- Tap the Compose button to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.
- Swipe left over the app drawer and tap the More button .
- Swipe left over the app, then tap Delete.
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