Why is iMessage Not Delivered and How to Fix it? – 7 Reason & Fixes

If your iMessage not delivered, don’t worry, this is a very common issue that also has easy solutions. Below, I have listed out the primary causes of your iMessage not delivering and what you can do to fix them right away.

Why is iMessages not delivered, and how to fix it?

iMessage is a very popular in phones, tablets, and desktops, which is used by iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. What it does is that it allows you to send out texts, photos, and videos at once with your Apple ID. That said, we also see the annoying “iMessage not delivered” report.

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1. Weak connection

The main cause of iMessage not delivered is a poor quality or unstable internet connection. As iMessage uses Wi-Fi and mobile data, it is very much at the mercy of the network, which may at any time disrupt your message.

How to Fix it

Make sure that your device is connected to Wi-Fi or that mobile data is enabled. If your Wi-Fi is slow, try the cellular data or connect to a better network. Reboot your iPhone or router to restore the connection.

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2. Apple reports issues with Server products

Sometimes, it is not your device; it is Apple’s servers that are down for maintenance or having an outage that causes issues. When the Apple iMessage servers are out of action, your messages will not go out until they sort the issue out.

How to Fix it

Check out Apple’s official System Status page. iMessage may be down if it reports a yellow or red warning. Wait for Apple to restore the servers once they are back online, and your iMessages will go through automatically.

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3. Recipient Options or iMessage Setup

If you are finding that your iMessage not delivered to one person but does go to others, the issue may be with the recipient. They may have their phone off, be out of service area, or have iMessage turned off for that service.

How to Fix it

Ask the recipient to see that their iPhone is on the internet. In Settings, go to Messages. Also, make sure iMessage is on. If your iMessage is still not working, tap and hold the message bubble and choose “Send as Text Message.

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4. Out-of-date iOS Software

An out-of-date iOS version also causes the “iMessage not delivered” issue. Apple puts out updates that fix bugs and improve iMessage performance.

How to Fix it

Go to Settings and then General, from there install the latest iOS version. After you update, do what is left to be done by you, which is to restart your phone and then try sending the iMessage again.

5. IMessage not enabled.

If you just changed the SIM card, Apple ID, or phone of, iMessage may not be activated yet. Until it is activated, which may take some time, your messages won’t go through.

How to Fix it

Go to Settings, then Messages, and turn iMessage off and on. Make sure that your Apple ID is logged in for Send Receive. If activation fails, sign out of your Apple ID and sign back in.

6. Wrong Date or Time Settings

Wrong time and date settings may cause your iMessage not delivered, which in turn may cause issues with Apple’s servers.

How to Fix it

Go to Settings under General and then Date Time. Set Automatic to keep your device’s time synced correctly.

7. Blocked Users

If you or the recipient has put the other’s number on the block list, iMessage not delivered.

How to Fix it

Go to Settings, then Messages Blocked, and remove the person if they are listed. Ask the recipient to go over their blocked list.

Conclusion

Seeing the “iMessage not delivered” notification is frustrating, but it is usually for a simple reason weak internet connection, out-of-date software, or Apple server issues. By checking your connection, updating to the latest iOS version, and ensuring iMessage is turned on, you can usually resolve the issue within minutes. If the issue persists after that, contact Apple Support for help.