iMessage Down for Some Users [Update: Service Restored] (2024)

FAQs

Is iMessage down on May 16, 2024? ›

The last outage detected for iMessage was on Thursday, May 16, 2024 with a duration of about 2 hours.

User reports indicate no current problems at iMessage.

From time to time, iMessage might not be set up properly for your iPhone device. This can happen with a botched installation or if you need an update. If iMessage is misconfigured, your phone won't be included on the list of devices that can use iMessage, so you won't be able to send or receive messages.

Make sure that you're connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS. Make sure that your time zone is set correctly. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time.

The limited device storage on iPhones can occasionally hinder users from sending or receiving iMessages. Therefore, check your device storage if you are unable to send or receive iMessages on your iPhone following the most recent upgrade.

The interruption with other running programs may cause the iMessage to toggle off. Before using the iMessage app on your phone, check the settings and enable it to avoid unwanted issues during texting. Other reasons include network connectivity issues, operating system updates, or setting changes.

It's possible iMessage turned off because of a problem on Apple's end, due to poor Wi-Fi or cellular signal, incorrect iPad, Mac, or iPhone settings, and more.

When an iMessage doesn't say “Delivered,” it could mean: The recipient's device is offline: They need an internet connection to receive messages. You've been blocked: If someone blocks you, iMessages won't show a “Delivered” status. Your network connection issues: Check your own connection to ensure it's active.

All services are operating normally.

Usually it is because you aren't connected to the internet. iMessage can only be sent/received when your iPad is connected to the Wi-Fi or personal hotspot. Sometimes you may accidentally hit your Airplane mode option and be bamboozled as to why you can't get any messages, or your internet connection might be down.

Why did my iMessage stop working out of nowhere? ›

iMessage needs a data connection to work, so you need to make sure you've got 3G or 4G (or 5G) available, or a good WiFi signal. Without WiFi or a cellular data connection, your iMessage won't send. Check you can access the web by performing a quick search in Safari.

Enable iMessage if it's disabled

There are a few reasons why this might have happened. You might be sending the message to a non-Apple device. Only Apple devices support iMessage, so this isn't unusual. But it's also possible that iMessage might be turned off on your phone or the recipient's device.

Unlike traditional messages, iMessage relies on an active internet connection. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your iPhone is connected to a working mobile data connection or a WiFi network if you receive iMessage activation unsuccessful error.

Open the Settings app on iPhone > Tap on Messages > Switch iMessage to on and wait for it to activate. If you have enabled it before the problem happens, you can try disabling it firstly, and then enabling it again.

Restarting your device can remove any software conflicts that have stopped messages from coming or going. Check the iMessage system status. It may be that the problem has nothing to do with your iPhone; maybe the Apple servers are down. Check the Apple System Status page to see if there's a problem with iMessage.

iMessage needs access to the internet, either via WiFi or a cellular signal, so if you have no service, a network issue, or are in Airplane Mode, the message can't be sent. Check your WiFi and cell signal to make sure your phone can communicate with the outside world.

If all of your text messages appear in green bubbles instead of blue, that means iMessage isn't working on your iPhone.

User reports indicate no current problems at Apple Support.