Cannot add to existing MMS group

When trying to add a contact to an existing MMS group, I get this popup

Why am I getting prompted to create a new group?

Posted on Feb 22, 2024 10:34 AM

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IdrisSeabright

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Posted on Feb 22, 2024 10:56 AM

If the group has members using SMS, you can't add people to the group. You can only add or remove people if everyone is using iMessage.

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IdrisSeabright

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Feb 22, 2024 10:56 AM in response to bo_tanaka

If the group has members using SMS, you can't add people to the group. You can only add or remove people if everyone is using iMessage.

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