Mjsenior
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Q: No group message option in iMessage option in settings

For some reason I don't have a group messaging option under iMessage options, I'm using a 5s and running ios 7.1.1

iPhone 5s, iOS 7.1.1

Posted on Jun 12, 2014 10:03 AM

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Q: No group message option in iMessage option in settings

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  • by FoxFifth,

    FoxFifth FoxFifth Jun 12, 2014 12:48 PM in response to Mjsenior
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    Jun 12, 2014 12:48 PM in response to Mjsenior

    The Group Message option is not an iMessage option, it is an MMS message option. It will disappear if you have MMS Messaging turned off. It is also possible that it could be related to your cellular carrier/plan. The following quotation is from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5760

    The Group Messaging setting applies only to MMS messages.

    • Your wireless carrier may restrict the maximum number of recipients allowed in a group message with MMS.
    • Disabling Group Messaging has no effect on iMessage behavior. Responses to group iMessages are always sent to all recipients.
    • Group messaging with MMS requires an appropriate plan from your carrier for use on iPhone.
    • Carrier messaging rates may apply when using group messaging with MMS.

  • by Mjsenior,

    Mjsenior Mjsenior Jun 12, 2014 1:32 PM in response to FoxFifth
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    Jun 12, 2014 1:32 PM in response to FoxFifth

    MMS messages is definitely on, I have tried turning it on and off and no option appears, I have even restored my phone and no luck. It may be my carrier, however my wife has the same carrier and plan and is able to group message, she is however using and android phone. Not sure what else to try.

  • by tolson32,

    tolson32 tolson32 Oct 20, 2016 6:15 PM in response to Mjsenior
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    Oct 20, 2016 6:15 PM in response to Mjsenior

    im having the same issue. any solutions?? iphone 6s