Q: iOS 10 and no GIFs with 5s???
I have the 5s (just ordered the 7 though) and when I click the A icon when imessaging, I have no GIFs on the 2nd swipe screen. I get the handwriting screen and the apple music screen and that is it. My friend has the 5s and has the GIFs but not me. She also has 4 little dots not he bottom and I only have 2. I have rebooted several times. Thoughts on how I can obtain the GIFs? Thanks so much.
Erich in Lyon, France
Posted on Sep 14, 2016 10:17 AM
Community Specialists
I understand that you have updated to iOS 10, and you're not seeing gifs in the available iMessage apps. I know it's great to use gifs to communicate, so I'm happy to help with this.
Check out this article to see more about how to use the App Store for iMessage:
Use iMessage apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Find apps that you can use with Messages
The app drawer gives you quick access to apps that you can use with Messages.
To open your app drawer:
- Open Messages, tap
, and enter a contact or tap on an existing conversation.
- Tap
, then tap
.
- Tap
in the lower-left corner to open the app drawer.
In this app drawer, you should see an option for #images. If you do not have that option, check out the App Store for other options:
Download iMessage apps
Use the App Store for iMessage to download apps to use with Messages.
- Open the app drawer and tap
to go to the App Store for iMessage.
- Tap
next to the app, then tap Install.
- Enter your Apple ID password.
After the app downloads, you can find it in the 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.
You'll get back to sharing gifs with your friends in no time!
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities, cheers!
Posted on Sep 15, 2016 8:17 AM
