No reply entry box one iMessage group chat

I have one group chat with 3 family members. Not too long ago, I opened the chat and there is no reply box for me to answer with on the message. I also noticed that if I click on the group icon to see the members, it shows me their info, but I can’t go to individual member information. How do I get my ability to answer in the chat back? All other messages are fine. I don’t want to lose the chat data.

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 16, 2025 8:57 AM

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