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Group iMessages not working or not receiving replies

Group iMessage works only if all people in the group have iMessage enabled. Try removing that person and adding them back, or check if anyone has iMessage turned off. Ask everyone to check Settings → Messages and make sure iMessage is ON.

Group iMessage works only if all people in the group have iMessage enabled. If even one person has it turned off, the whole group can fail. Checking everyone's iMessage settings and removing incompatible contacts fixes most group chat problems.

Risk: Medium ⏱ 5-10 minutes Beginner
⚡ Before you start
  • Try sending a message to just one person in the group to test if one-on-one iMessage works
  • Check if group chat shows blue messages or green SMS
  • Ask someone in the group if they received your message

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