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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 23, 2018 11:30 AM in response to Streetspy

In today’s iOS 11.2.5 update:

Addresses an issue that could cause Messages conversations to temporarily be listed out of order

ZiggyL14

Level 1

4 points

Jan 25, 2018 3:29 PM in response to Adriano Manocchia

Has anyone done the update? Does it work? Nervous to do any more updates these days! 😬

xapavlos

Level 1

4 points

Jan 26, 2018 11:25 PM in response to Streetspy

I updated to 11.2.5 (iPhone 6) last night. iMessages still come in in wrong order. Apple is losing it....

Jan 27, 2018 12:59 AM in response to Streetspy

After latest update (ios 11.2.5) I still have this problem on my iphone 6s plus. 😢. Very annoying bug.

xapavlos

Level 1

4 points

Jan 28, 2018 6:43 AM in response to serginio89

Also updated my iPad to 11.2.5 to see if maybe there‘s the problem. iMessages still come in in wrong order. I‘m losing my temper.

Philly_Phan

Level 7

20,725 points

Jan 28, 2018 6:44 AM in response to Streetspy

I hope that you never have to face real tragedy.

cookback

Level 1

8 points

Jan 28, 2018 7:22 AM in response to Streetspy

Seriously Philly ??? Gotta get nasty on a message board ???

Philly_Phan

Level 7

20,725 points

Jan 28, 2018 7:28 AM in response to cookback

APsmom

Level 1

12 points

Jan 28, 2018 2:34 PM in response to xapavlos

Happens with my phone and a few other friends too. All different iPhones. I’m new and asked a question about it but can’t seem to find my own question. Maybe someone knows what’s going on here.

Jan 30, 2018 9:58 AM in response to Colee1

Worked for me thanks. I thought my wife had ESP and was answering my question before I asked. Lol

xapavlos

Level 1

4 points

Jan 30, 2018 10:10 AM in response to BRycraft88

I‘ve tried that one a few weeks ago after getting this annoying bug, but that only worked temporarily and cost nearly 30 Cents (€) for every iMessage activation SMS. I was pretty ..... about that...

marusher

Level 1

4 points

Jan 31, 2018 2:38 PM in response to Streetspy

I've noticed the same problem but iMessages on iPad are fine.

Feb 5, 2018 4:02 AM in response to Streetspy

Same here, still present on iOS 11.2.5 on iPhone 7

Feb 5, 2018 10:59 AM in response to TomStrelok

Same on 6S, and allegedly 11.2.5 was supposed to fix this specific issue.

Feb 8, 2018 11:03 AM in response to Streetspy

I am also having this issue with all contacts in imessage when speaking in real time.

iMessage - messages arriving in wrong order