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iOS 13.3 iMessage failure on phone and WiFi

After updating to iOS 13.3, messages won't send as iMessage or fail altogether when on the phone and still on WiFi.

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 20, 2019 9:06 AM

1 reply

Dec 23, 2019 7:23 AM in response to HUComposer

Hi there, HUComposer!


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you're having an issue with your messages failing when you send them. Check out this article If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This article will give you the best steps to take for issues sending messages, along with the next steps to take if you continue to have issues.


Have a great day!

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iOS 13.3 iMessage failure on phone and WiFi

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