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Streetspy Author

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114 points

iMessage - messages arriving in wrong order

Hi, just realized that during conversations on iMessage the ordering is not correct. When I ask question and sb reply to it quickly, the answer is being displayed before my question in conversation. Anybody have the same issue and know any resolution ?

Posted on Dec 16, 2017 2:49 PM

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brenden dv

Community Specialist

Posted on Dec 18, 2017 6:58 AM

Hi Streetspy,

Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.

I see that your iMessage contacts appear out of order. Let's look into this together.

First, make sure your iPhone has been updated to the latest iOS version -- Update the iOS on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If the issue persists after updating, the following information may help isolate the issue further:

1. Does this happen with multiple iMessage conversations?

2. Do you have Date & Time set to Automatic under Settings > General > Date & Time?

3. Do you see a red exclamation mark or "Not Delivered" alert under any of the messages you send?

Cheers.

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283 replies

Jan 12, 2018 1:59 AM in response to MrCDevine

This works for a few days, then the problem sadly reoccurs

Jan 12, 2018 5:35 AM in response to Anton Bramsen

It reverted back to the problem for me yesterday too. Damnit. It is so hard to follow a conversation. I think I'm going to have to turn off iMessage completely.

cthrush

Level 1

4 points

Jan 12, 2018 10:27 AM in response to Michelle Johnson1

I’m curious if anyone with an iPhone 8 or X is experiencing this issue ?

bubbagg1

Level 1

4 points

Jan 12, 2018 5:08 PM in response to BeccaP54

I have the same issue and have done all of the updates. Hope it gets fixed soon. Pretty annoying.

JonB66

Level 1

8 points

Jan 13, 2018 5:12 AM in response to Streetspy

It’s not just iMessage. Same thing happens in Skype on the iPhone. It’s seems like it’s a date/time issue in the latest iOS. I haven’t checked other messaging apps.