iMessage - messages arriving in wrong order

Same problem, iPhone 7, AT&T iOs 11.2.1

I've seen other forums that some Andoid users were having similar issues a few months ago as well so I thought maybe it was a carrier issue but reading these posts it doesn't seem to be the case. It's frustrating for sure.

So far it fixed it for me, but a lot of people have commented that it didn’t do anything for them. Maybe there is something (sequence of events) that has to occur to make the error start? I’m hoping they solve this soon!

No, Apple won't listen until the thread numbers start to get high indicating a problem.

Apple isn't the same company as when Job's was around. It'll be a name that will last a very long time, but slowly the culture is shifting.

This can be seen with product quality. Apple nickle and dime you while delivering subpar products.

There's no more ❤ at Apple. Employees no longer believe. ☹

PiccoloBambino wrote:

Apple isn't the same company as when Job's was around.

Are you talking about the same Steve Jobs that fixed the iPhone antenna problem by telling owners "Just don't hold it that way?"

I’m sad to announce that after a few days of use 11.2.2 update didn’t fix the issue. I was hopeful that it might not come back, but alas it did. I cleared my apps and as soon as I used my Messages app again it showed up again. Apple please hear us!

Since updating to iOS 11 this issue occurs for me as well, messages sent within 7 seconds after mine show as being before.

Using MrCDevine's suggested fix (Re: iMessage - messages arriving in wrong order) now results in my messages sent within 7 seconds showing before messages previously sent by others. Hopefully this information helps Apple resolve the issue.

The same thing started happening to my husband and me a couple of weeks ago, and our daughter who has her own separate account says her phone is doing it as well. It’s very aggravating because you don’t always realize someone has responded because their message now appears above the first text.

Having this exact problem, it's maddening. Just to add my datapoint: I am NOT having this problem on mu iPhone 7+, possibly because I haven't updated to iOS 11. For me the problem only appears on my Macbook running OS 10.13.2. Almost 2500 people have this question on the forum now, I wish Apple would fix it.

katherine103 wrote:

I wish Apple would fix it.

katherine103 wrote:

For me the problem only appears on my Macbook running OS 10.13.2.

I wish the people would post relevant comments.

katherine103 wrote:

Almost 2500 people have this question on the forum now...

How did you arrive at the number?

katherine103 wrote:

Almost 2500 people have this question...

Even if your number was valid (it's not), 2500 is insignificant compared with the several BILLION iPhones in the world.

I did not bother to read all 10 pages, but does this only happen between two iPhones (or iOS devices) using iMessage? I'm just curious if it only applies to iOS devices or SMS (all txt capable devices).

What the ****, dude. If you'd ready through all these posts, you'd know that several people had the problem on both iPhone and Mac OS. Mine was just Mac OS. Also, when I posted that, the " I have this problem too" count on the initial post was 2,411. Bear in mind that most of the people who have this problem will not come to this specific question and check that box.

katherine103 wrote:

Also, when I posted that, the " I have this problem too" count on the initial post was 2,411.

Please read more carefully. The wording is "I have this question too." Having a question does not equate to having a problem.

Even if your figure is valid, that number is insignificant compared to the billions of iPhones in the world.

There is ZERO relationship between IOS and MacOS internals.

"The wording is "I have this

question too." Having a question does not equate to having a problem."

Come on man, that's absurd. You think a couple of thousand people who were NOT having this question took the time to read through this and think "gosh that's an interesting question, although I myself do not currently have any problem like that. " that's just silly.

katherine103 wrote:

"The wording is "I have this

question too." Having a question does not equate to having a problem."

Come on man, that's absurd. You think a couple of thousand people who were NOT having this question took the time to read through this and think "gosh that's an interesting question, although I myself do not currently have any problem like that. " that's just silly.

I have no clue how many persons thought that this question is interesting but don't have the problem. I'm not a mind-reader. Perhaps you are.

Again, even if you wish to believe what you do, 2500 is minuscule compared to the quantity of iPhones in the field.

Hello,

I am having the same problem.

My software updates are all up to date on both my MAC, and my new iPhone X.

iMessages in the wrong order happen with lots of different people, so not just one person.

Date/Time is set to automatic, 24hrs Time and time Zone London

On the iPhone it is fine - just the Mac!!!

Thanks

Jan