iOS 17.5.1 Messages app has stopped working intermittently

Same thing happening to multiple iPhones in our house, including a new one recently setup with minimal messages. FaceTime locks ups as well, and I’ve noticed I can’t access FaceTime or messages settings while the problem persists. Has randomly occurred and resolved itself after a few hours on my iPhone. Super frustrating.

Crickets.

I’m having the same issue on both my iPad Air 3 and my iPhone 12 Pro Max. anyone know what’s going on and how to fix it?

Thank you. I hope they can resolve this sooner than later. What a PITA.

here the same problem iOS 17.5.1 !! iPhone SE2 gen.

I started having this issue today, out of nowhere. I updated about a week ago. Has Apple support acknowledged any of this?

I've talked with multiple senior techs at Apple Support and yes, they know about it. But unfortunately they have no specific info or dates for a fix. I'm going to call again tomorrow.

I too have the same issue as do the three other devices in my household. Intermittent message app being non responsive, blank screen, crashing. All are on AT&T. All other apps seem fine.

FaceTime is also affected. App starts, but can't set up a new call (frozen), I think it's due to the Apple ID server! please fix it as soon as possible. Thanks

I can also confirm this. Tried FaceTime to someone I can’t iMessage to and no answer.

Don’t do it. I restart one of my devices and in two hours the problem is reproduced

Same problem on my old iPhone 12. Upgraded to a 14 pro. Same problem. I’m absolutely over it.