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I am having a major problem with iMessage-

Since upgrading to 7.02 about half my texts don't go out even with a robust wireless or LTE signal. I have checked the 'send as SMS' but in some cases the messages will simply lock up and not go no matter what. Happens almost all the time now- and en=ven some texts that show as sent never arrive. Never an issue with IOS 6- they would go as SMS if iMessage didnt work but this seems broken on 7

iPhone 5

Posted on Oct 1, 2013 8:42 AM

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Oct 1, 2013 8:47 AM in response to PDXSMB

Try this:


1) Settings

2) General

3) Reset

4) Reset Network Settings


This will reestablish the link for the cellular connection and the cellular data as well as the saved WiFi connections will be reset.


Also Check this:


1) Settings

2) Messaging

3) Ensure iMessage is turned on (sometimes it will turn itself off for some reason)

4) Press on Send & Receive

5) Ensure that all emails you want to be reached at as well as your phone number are listed there


Remember that iMessage requires a data connection so with out either cellular data or WiFi it will not work.


Finally after those two steps if it still does not work check for an update under Settings>General>Software Update and if you're up to date you could try a soft reset by holding down the power and home but together until the phone turns off and the Apple logo appears.

Oct 1, 2013 8:51 AM in response to PDXSMB

Please mark these comments as either resolved/Answered my question or "Helped me" if that helped for other users to quickly access the information 😀 Honestly I have that whole thing on my clipboard because people are having so many issues and not seeing any resolution marked or are just not looking and making a new thread.

Oct 2, 2013 3:00 PM in response to PDXSMB

Actually - the problem is back today after it seemed to be solved yesterday with the Network reset. I certainly hope I dont have to reset the **** network every time I want to send an imessage as seems to be the case. I also move between many networks in a day so re-inputting all the passwords is a chore and a half. Will the next IOS 'upgrade' solve it I hope?

I am having a major problem with iMessage-

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