Pictures in old messages are not downloading

I’m trying to open a picture in an old message (from almost a year ago) but when I try to “Tap to Download” nothing happens. I believe it is backed in my iCloud but I can’t bring it up...thanks

iPhone 8

Posted on Dec 29, 2020 4:03 AM

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zinacef

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Dec 29, 2020 3:29 PM in response to ASC777

Try disconnecting from the VPN and try again.

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