Tried your solution, iMessage corrected the order of previous texts. However, the same problem persists to the new messages.
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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.
Thanks Brenden,
Your reply helped. But I realize that I also need to turn location on first before having Date & Time set to Automatic.
It’s happening to me too. Hope it’s fixed in next update.
I am also experiencing this issue. Multiple people, latest software version 11.2.1. Has been happening for a couple of days. I have an iPhone 6s.
This happen to me right after I switch my phone from iphone7+ to iphone x.
the message in my macbook mass up in order, still had no clue how to fix it.
Ever since the most recent update this has been happening on my phone. Stinks. It would be great if it could be fixed.
This worked!!!!! Thank you
It’s happening to me too. This is the worst. Especially bad after the latest update. Apple please fix ASAP!!
Same! Real time texts with another iPhone user.
Turn off iMessage
Powerdown the phone
Turn it on turn in iMessage
Worked for me and my kids.
Experiencing the same issue. Started with a single recipient, but now spreading to others. Latest iOS, date/time automatic and no red exclamation marks.
tried that twice; only provides a temporary fix.
Same here. Started happening ever since I updated to version 11.2.1. When people reply back to iMessages quickly their response shows before my message in the text thread.
Same problem here! Quick responses seem to be the issue.
tried that 3 times, only a temporary fix.
iMessage - messages arriving in wrong order