Why is there sometimes a little Box 📦 with a question mark ❓ when I update my messages?

So earlier when I was updating a message on my tablet, the photo that came with the message turned into a small, little box with a question mark ❓ so I need help knowing how to fix that please 🙏.


Posted on Dec 28, 2025 5:51 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2025 1:01 PM

Samariazj80 wrote:

So earlier when I was updating a message on my tablet, the photo that came with the message turned into a small, little box with a question mark ❓ so I need help knowing how to fix that please 🙏.

The blue box with a question mark means the web browser had an error loading the image. The entire ASC forum has been fairly slow and temperamental lately; it's generally not something you can fix/prevent. Oftentimes reloading the page, or two-finger clicking on the box and choosing 'Open Image In New Tab' will reload it successfully.

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Dec 30, 2025 1:01 PM in response to Samariazj80

Samariazj80 wrote:

So earlier when I was updating a message on my tablet, the photo that came with the message turned into a small, little box with a question mark ❓ so I need help knowing how to fix that please 🙏.

The blue box with a question mark means the web browser had an error loading the image. The entire ASC forum has been fairly slow and temperamental lately; it's generally not something you can fix/prevent. Oftentimes reloading the page, or two-finger clicking on the box and choosing 'Open Image In New Tab' will reload it successfully.

Why is there sometimes a little Box 📦 with a question mark ❓ when I update my messages?

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