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iMessage not working...

All of a sudden I have one friend I can't iMessage from my iPad...I can still iMessage him from my iPhone, just not the pad. I can still message others from iPad just not the one friend...


Any suggestions?

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Jun 15, 2013 7:25 AM

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Jun 15, 2013 1:00 PM in response to carsonfrombc

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319


Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367


The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting

http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8


Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268


iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510


Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245


iOS: About Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529


Set up iMessage

http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/


iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538


How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS

http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/


Troubleshooting Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755


Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try

http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/


Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime

http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l


FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/


Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90


FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970


How to Block Someone on FaceTime

http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html


My Facetime Doesn't Ring

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4155326


To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8


How to Send SMS from iPad

http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html


You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.

http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/


ïŁż Cheers, Tom 😉

Jun 16, 2013 10:24 AM in response to Demo

Demo,


Thanks for your suggestion...tried it but...unfortunately didn't really help...now for some reason I have 2 of the same person on my contacts list???


On my iPad...I can send the message to the new contact but he doesn't recognize who I am...still will not send to original contact...


On my iPhone...I can still send to original contact but it goes as SMS message...new contact shows as blue iMessage...


All this stuff is way above me and rather frustrating to say the least...sometimes I wish I could go back a few years and just pick up the phone and say "hey, what are you doing?"...


Thanks again for trying...

Jun 16, 2013 10:34 AM in response to Texas Mac Man

TMM,


I'm certain yours was an honest attempt to help me but....WOW! I'm totally overwhelmed...don't even know where to start with your list of links?


First off...I don't think I have any problems with FaceTime? Never really use it...


Second...all my iMessages are working except all of a sudden yesterday and still today...the one contact doesn't seem to work...


I've tried rebooting and reloading contact...see my other reply to Demo...


I think I'll just pick up the phone and call the guy...


Thanks again...


Cheers!

Jun 16, 2013 3:09 PM in response to carsonfrombc

When you get off the phone with your friend, and you have some time to spare, post back with the answer to this one.


Have you tried turning Messages off and logging back in again? Do you get an error message and if not, can you describe what happens when you try to message with your friend?



carsonfrombc wrote:


All this stuff is way above me and rather frustrating to say the least...sometimes I wish I could go back a few years and just pick up the phone and say "hey, what are you doing?"...

You are not the only one that feels this way.

Jun 17, 2013 5:15 PM in response to carsonfrombc

Well that answers that! I guess we should have thought of that. That's what I get for assuming.


The phones can text each other over the cellular network which has nothing to do with Messages at all. Messages only works with other iOS devices - however, the devices have to be turned on and Messages has to be turned on as well. 😁

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