Why does iMessage take a long time to load conversations on iPhone?

When I try to click on my friends and family’s conversation in iMessage, it takes 3-5 seconds to load. It’s like it freezes as I try to open up the messages so I can see and text stuff to them. Is there any way to fix this since it just happen recently?

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iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 6, 2025 8:49 PM

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