Text App Freezing After Update to iOS 15.1

Hello LineChief,

Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We understand that the Apple Messages app freezes, and we're here for you.

We recommend following the steps in the below support article since they have resolved similar concerns in the past:

If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open

On the other hand, if your iPhone becomes unresponsive to the point where you can't exit the Messages app at all, we suggest doing a forced restart. Here's how:

If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen

Here's some additional information about why this sometimes happens, and what to do when it does:

About iOS performance on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

However, if this concern continues after taking the steps above, our resolution is to contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: 

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We hope this information is useful. Kind regards.

Messages freezing is one of many problems I’m having on 15.1, most of which involve iCloud Messages and iPhone storage.

Try using an Apple 5w charger for your phone. It’s the only way I’ve found to successfully charge my phone without cause my the app to freeze until Apple fixes this.

Hi,

since I've updated my iPhone 12 Pro into iOS 15.1, I've got the same exact issue.

Message App freezes, and the problem is solved when I restart the phone.

Regards

PC

“Without causing the Messages app to freeze.”

Never mind. I made it 4 days problem free using a 5W charger, but Messages just froze again on my while charging. Sigh.

I have the same issue. The instructions appear to apply to all apps. In the case of Message, is there a way to delete the app and reinstall?