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Q: Messages fails to send first time, resending the message works….  This happens every time I send a message...

First time, it shows an error with an exclamation point.

2nd time, it sends just fine.

 


What the **** is going on!?

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Aug 8, 2012 8:13 PM

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Q: Messages fails to send first time, resending the message works….  This happens every time I send a message...

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  • by Ralph Johns (UK),

    Ralph Johns (UK) Ralph Johns (UK) Aug 9, 2012 2:11 PM in response to VXO
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    Aug 9, 2012 2:11 PM in response to VXO

    HI,

     

    Is this with a variety of other contacts ?

    I can see that to one iPhone you may have been having issues if it is not maintaining a connection.

     

     


    10:11 PM      Thursday; August 9, 2012


    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"

     

      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.2)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),

    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously

  • by VXO,

    VXO VXO Aug 9, 2012 4:28 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)
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    Aug 9, 2012 4:28 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)

    Yes.  Regardless of who I try to send the message to.  It always fails on the first try and gives me that red exclamation point, 2nd try ALWAYS works.

  • by Ralph Johns (UK),

    Ralph Johns (UK) Ralph Johns (UK) Aug 10, 2012 12:21 PM in response to VXO
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    Aug 10, 2012 12:21 PM in response to VXO

    Hi,

     

    In System Preference > Network > Advanced button > DNS tab add at least one Public DNS server

    Google run at least two with 8.8.4.4 and 8.8.8.8

     

     


    8:21 PM      Friday; August 10, 2012


    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"

     

      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.2)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),

    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously

  • by VXO,

    VXO VXO Aug 10, 2012 11:33 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)
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    Aug 10, 2012 11:33 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)

    Still the same issue.  Also tried openDNS.

  • by Ralph Johns (UK),

    Ralph Johns (UK) Ralph Johns (UK) Aug 11, 2012 11:27 AM in response to VXO
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    Aug 11, 2012 11:27 AM in response to VXO

    HI,

     

    With the Finder as the "Front" app in the Menu Bar use the Go Menu.

    In here with the menu bar in drop down mode, hold the ALT key to display the Library option.

    In the Library open the Preferences folder.

    Find com.apple.imservice.iMessage.plist and drag it to the Trash and then restart Messages.

     

     

     

     

     


    7:27 PM      Saturday; August 11, 2012


    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"

     

      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.2)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),

    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously

  • by VXO,

    VXO VXO Aug 13, 2012 7:07 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)
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    Aug 13, 2012 7:07 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)

    I really apprecate you helping me, I tried your suggestion and I'm still having issues.  Not sure what the problem is. 

     

    Hopefully 10.8.1 fixes it.  If you have any other suggestions, I'd appreciate all the help.

  • by VXO,

    VXO VXO Aug 13, 2012 7:12 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)
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    Aug 13, 2012 7:12 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)

    So I just actually removed the google DNS (I had it there prior to your suggestion) and it they are sending fine.  Maybe it's a fluke.  I hope not.

  • by Ralph Johns (UK),

    Ralph Johns (UK) Ralph Johns (UK) Aug 14, 2012 11:56 AM in response to VXO
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    Aug 14, 2012 11:56 AM in response to VXO

    hi,

     

    So it is working properly now ?

     

     


    7:56 PM      Tuesday; August 14, 2012


    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"

     

      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.2)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),

    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously

  • by VXO,

    VXO VXO Aug 14, 2012 12:00 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)
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    Aug 14, 2012 12:00 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)

    A few of them went through fine when I removed the DNS....but now the same issue is back.

     

     

  • by peterjay45,

    peterjay45 peterjay45 Aug 14, 2012 12:04 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)
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    Aug 14, 2012 12:04 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)

    Hi,

     

    I've been following this discussion because I have the same issue.  I have tried removing the plist file as advised earlier also with and without one of the public Google DNS addresses you recommended.

     

    I have just tried again and the message failed to be sent the first time.  If I click on the red exclamation point and select Try Again it will be sent successfully.  I would like to 'fix' it if possible. 

     

    Regards,

    peter

  • by Ralph Johns (UK),

    Ralph Johns (UK) Ralph Johns (UK) Aug 14, 2012 1:53 PM in response to VXO
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    Aug 14, 2012 1:53 PM in response to VXO

    Ummm,

     

    I have removed my Google DNS server and "Sent" an iMessage to my phone.

    No problems were seen.

     

    I also tried to the iPhone's number as well as the Apple ID.

    Same result.

     

    I would also try a PRAM reset.

    Shut down the computer.

    Restart it holding down Apple/CMD ( or ⌘)+ALT( ⌥)+P+R Keys until you have heard three Start Up Bongs.


    PRAM Keys

     


    9:53 PM      Tuesday; August 14, 2012


    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"

     

      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.2)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),

    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously

  • by peterjay45,

    peterjay45 peterjay45 Aug 14, 2012 2:18 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)
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    Aug 14, 2012 2:18 PM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)

    Now I have tried several times to my iPhone and it's working perfectly. 

     

    I feel like the guy whose symptoms disappear the minute the doctor walks into the room.    Sorry and I do appreciate your assistance.

     

    peter

  • by Ralph Johns (UK),

    Ralph Johns (UK) Ralph Johns (UK) Aug 14, 2012 2:24 PM in response to peterjay45
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    Aug 14, 2012 2:24 PM in response to peterjay45

    No Problem.

     

    I found that I cannot reach my website or the Service provider for it if I remove the Google servers.

    This is most bizarre as I have been with them longer than I have been using 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4

    But as soon as I put them back it I could get there.

     

    I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link

     

     

     

     


    10:24 PM      Tuesday; August 14, 2012


    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"

     

      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.2)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),

    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously

  • by peterjay45,

    peterjay45 peterjay45 Aug 16, 2012 7:56 AM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)
    Level 1 (35 points)
    Aug 16, 2012 7:56 AM in response to Ralph Johns (UK)

    Hello Mr. Johns,

     

    The issue seems to have re-surfaced.  I have no problems sending to my own iPhone but sending a message to a friend's iPhone just now resulted in the red exclamation point.  It did send successfully the second time.

     

    If you have any other thoughts I would greatly appreciate hearing them.  Perhaps the release of IOS 6 will solve this.

     

    Regards,

    peter

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