iMessage audio message isn’t working

Hi rebelartiste,

It sounds like you're experiencing issues when trying to send an audio message in iMessages. We're glad you've joined us in Apple Support Communities. Let's see if this helps.

It sounds like you've done this many times before, but let's double-check that you're following the steps in "Send audio messages" from Send photo, video, or audio messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This link will guide you through how to record, delete, and send an audio message.

Then let's follow the steps in If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open. The troubleshooting in it will commonly fix issues of any app, including iMessage that's not working as expected.

If the issue remains after following those steps, let us know if updating the device or removing the app helped. Also, let us know what version of iOS you're running. Lastly, be sure to let us know more about what happens when audio messages aren't working. Can you not record messages? Can you record it, but you can't send the message? The details about what occurs will help us to narrow down the issue. 

We hope that helps with your question and take care!

Hi rebelartiste,

We can clarify. Since the issue you're experiencing is happening in the Messages App, you'll want to troubleshoot that app using the link in the previous reply. You can also follow the steps in If the microphones on your iPhone aren't working to see if it's possibly your microphone or microphone access.

Best!