Group Chat - writing/response box gone

I cannot respond in a group thread I started after six hours goes by. The text box does not appear. I’ve tried restarting my phone, and I have the latest updates. Why does this keep happening?

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 15, 2023 6:29 PM

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Oct 15, 2023 6:31 PM in response to ChalfontUser

ChalfontUser wrote:

I cannot respond in a group thread I started after six hours goes by. The text box does not appear. I’ve tried restarting my phone, and I have the latest updates. Why does this keep happening?

Completely close out of the message app and try a force restart outlined here Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

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