Why aren't my iMessages working

Marytgj (Author)

Perhaps review of Settings in iPhone iOS may yield some clues?

Check for latest update, in Settings? ~ Newer version may fix..

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/118575

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

//support.apple.com › en-us › 118433

•One of the places to check might be new 'Tips' features section:

iOS first screen, inside iOS. ~ My older iPhone (iOS18.7.2) has this.

.Version-specific "iPhone User Guide" includes 'Table of Contents'.

How to Fix iMessage Not Working on iPhone After iOS 26 Update | GeeksChalk

https://geekschalk.com/how-to-fix-imessage-not-working-on-iphone-after-ios-26-update/

A round up of clues, including poor choices; may be found by using

a Search Engine, such as DuckDuckGo; mine is from my Macintosh.

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ftsa&q=how+to+troubleshoot+iMessage+iPhone&ia=web