iPhone 17 Pro: Delayed, batched RCS group messages

I am receiving RCS group messages in batches on my new iPhone 17 Pro. The messages also seem very delayed unless I am in the group chat and actively sending messages. It is unclear whether the group is all receiving my messages, as some have not responded. I am only experiencing these issues with RCS group messages that have only one Android member.


I have attempted to resolve it by turning off iMessage, RCS, and MMS, then turning them back on before restarting my phone, but it still appears to be happening.


Also, one of the group messages said I had left the group at least once.



iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 8, 2026 7:10 AM

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Jan 8, 2026 6:25 PM in response to ewickewick

Hello!


Do you have a good, stable cellular connection? The fact that this doesn’t happen with your iMessage groups could hint that the cellular connection is glitching. (iMessages are sent over the Internet.)


Also have you tried a Network Reset? Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Setting

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