Unable to join existing groupchats on iPhone

I have been unable to join other /new groupchats unless I start them. I have checked my phone's settings with other devices, and none are different. Unless I create the chat myself, I'm unable to receive the texts



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Original Title: Issue Joining Groupchats

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 5, 2025 11:43 AM

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Unable to join existing groupchats on iPhone

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