Not seeing all messages in group

Im inside a groupchat with 5+ other of my friends and i can only see 1-2 guys texting (im not telling his name) on my screen but when i look over at my friends phone i can see other people texting

Posted on Dec 2, 2025 5:05 PM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2025 9:37 PM

This is a frustrating "ghost" bug, but it is almost always caused by an accidental block or a specific setting glitch.

Here are the four steps to fix it, ranked by how likely they are to be the culprit.

1. Check your "Blocked" List (Most Common Cause)

If you have ever accidentally blocked a number (or marked it as spam/junk in the past), their messages will be completely invisible to you inside a group chat, even though everyone else can see them perfectly fine.

  • Go to: Settings > Apps > Messages > Blocked Contacts.
  • Action: Look for the phone numbers or names of the friends you "can't see." If they are there, swipe to unblock them.


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Dec 2, 2025 9:37 PM in response to nnzenn

This is a frustrating "ghost" bug, but it is almost always caused by an accidental block or a specific setting glitch.

Here are the four steps to fix it, ranked by how likely they are to be the culprit.

1. Check your "Blocked" List (Most Common Cause)

If you have ever accidentally blocked a number (or marked it as spam/junk in the past), their messages will be completely invisible to you inside a group chat, even though everyone else can see them perfectly fine.

  • Go to: Settings > Apps > Messages > Blocked Contacts.
  • Action: Look for the phone numbers or names of the friends you "can't see." If they are there, swipe to unblock them.


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