iPhone 16...FB Messenger can receive but not send messages

Recently purchased an iPhone 16, has ios 26.1 installed. I cannot receive messages on FB Messenger unless I am in wifi. I can receive messages but not send. All settings have been checked numerous times, app is updated. I cannot find any issue. Is this a known glitch?

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 14, 2025 9:04 PM

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Nov 15, 2025 8:47 PM in response to soozeq17

"“iPhone 16...FB Messenger can receive but not send messages: Yes I have done everything, including uninstalling and reinstalling the app.: All settings are configured correctly…to use cellular service but nothing has fixed it. I can receive messages but can’t send."

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FB Messenger Not Sending Messages:

So, where are you getting this App? Get it from the App Sore --not from Facebook.

  1. Go Here: Download or Update your Messenger App - Facebook
  2. Scroll to: Tips for troubleshooting
  3. Proceed from there as necessary


Links from Facebook.com:





Nov 14, 2025 9:58 PM in response to soozeq17

iPhone 16...FB Messenger can receive but not send messages: Recently purchased an iPhone 16, has ios 26.1 installed. I cannot receive messages on FB Messenger unless I am in wifi. I can receive messages but not send. All settings have been checked numerous times, app is updated. I cannot find any issue. Is this a known glitch?“

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FB Messenger Not Sending Messages:

A. Turn Off Cellar:

If WiFi is what to use here, go into Settings and be certain WiFi in toggled on, and that Cellular is toggled off. Be certain that you have a strong WiFi signal, by playing YouTube video, as audio and video would play a major role.


B. Clear your Caches:

Clearing the System Data:

System Data is caches that are created for applications. It is created for app’ ease of use, and so that they ultimately operating more efficiently. Use my User Tip: How to Clear "System Data" in your iPhone's Storage: - User Tip

Nov 15, 2025 8:52 PM in response to soozeq17

"“iPhone 16...FB Messenger can receive but not send messages: Yes I have done everything, including uninstalling and reinstalling the app.: All settings are configured correctly…to use cellular service but nothing has fixed it. I can receive messages but can’t send."

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Thank you for the followup reply.


FB Messenger Not Sending Messages:



Update the App:

  1. Go Here: Download or update your Messenger app - Facebook
  2. Click: Phone App Help tab
  3. What's Provided at Top: You can click here to download Messenger directly or you can download Messenger from the App Store. After installing from the App Store, make sure to turn on automatic updates in the App Store to always have the newest version of the Messenger app.

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