Can't name a group text

I'm trying to name a group text but when I tap the icon representing the group members I see a location map for one of the members (not the info icon)

Posted on Sep 4, 2023 1:37 PM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2023 12:29 PM

Hello dpbloom,


We would like to see how we can help you with naming your group text. The options can vary depending on your version of iOS. Follow the steps in this link and let us know if you have any questions: Name a group text message on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


"How to name a group text message

You can name a group iMessage as long as everyone is using an Apple device, like an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You can’t name SMS/MMS group messages or iMessage conversations with just one person.


Open the group iMessage


1.Tap the group icons at the top of the message thread. If you have iOS 14 or earlier, tap the icons at the top of the thread, then tap the info button. 


2.Tap Change Name and Photo

The Change Name and Photo option is in blue text under the group icons and names of the people on the thread. 

Remember, you can name group iMessages, but not SMS/MMS group messages. To name a group text message, everyone needs to be using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


3.Add a name and photo for the group

After you enter the name for the group, tap the Camera button to take a photo. Or select a photo that you already have. You can also choose an emoji or Memoji for your group photo. 

When you’re finished, tap Done."


Cheers!



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Sep 5, 2023 12:29 PM in response to dpbloom

Hello dpbloom,


We would like to see how we can help you with naming your group text. The options can vary depending on your version of iOS. Follow the steps in this link and let us know if you have any questions: Name a group text message on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


"How to name a group text message

You can name a group iMessage as long as everyone is using an Apple device, like an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You can’t name SMS/MMS group messages or iMessage conversations with just one person.


Open the group iMessage


1.Tap the group icons at the top of the message thread. If you have iOS 14 or earlier, tap the icons at the top of the thread, then tap the info button. 


2.Tap Change Name and Photo

The Change Name and Photo option is in blue text under the group icons and names of the people on the thread. 

Remember, you can name group iMessages, but not SMS/MMS group messages. To name a group text message, everyone needs to be using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


3.Add a name and photo for the group

After you enter the name for the group, tap the Camera button to take a photo. Or select a photo that you already have. You can also choose an emoji or Memoji for your group photo. 

When you’re finished, tap Done."


Cheers!



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