How to Fix iMessage if Not Working for a Particular Contact

If you're having trouble with iMessage not working for a particular contact, don't worry. Here are some effective solutions to help you get back on track.

1. Ask Your Contact to Check if They Have Enabled iMessage​

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down to Messages and select it.

3. Scroll down and check for the iMessage option.

4. Turn the toggle next to it on.
5. Go back to the home screen and open the Messages app to see if the issue is fixed.

This solution ensures that your contact has iMessage enabled, which is essential for sending and receiving iMessages.

2. Check if You Have Blocked the Contact​

1. Open Settings and go to Messages.
2. Scroll down and select Blocked Contacts.
3. Click on Edit on the top right-hand side of the screen.
4. Select Unblock to remove the contact from the block list.

Removing the contact from your block list will allow you to send and receive iMessages from them.

3. Switch to Wi-Fi From Mobile Data​

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi.
3. Select a Wi-Fi network and connect to it.

Switching to Wi-Fi can resolve connectivity issues that might be causing the problem with iMessage.

4. Disable and Re-Enable iMessage​

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and select Messages.
3. Turn the toggle beside iMessage off.
4. Wait for a few seconds and then turn the toggle beside iMessage on again.
5. Open Messages and check whether the issue is resolved.

Disabling and re-enabling iMessage can refresh the app and fix minor glitches.

5. Force Quit Messages and Open It Again​

1. Go to your iPhone home screen and swipe up to reveal the background apps that are running.
2. Look for the Messages window and swipe up to force close the app.
3. Relaunch Messages and check whether your problem is solved.

Force quitting the Messages app can help resolve temporary issues with the app.

6. Check for Software Updates​

1. Open Settings.
2. Scroll down and select General.
3. Tap on Software Update.
4. If an update is available, tap Download and Install.

Updating your iOS to the latest version can resolve compatibility issues and bugs that might be affecting iMessage.

7. Force Send as Text Message​

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Messages and toggle off iMessage to send all messages as text messages.
3. Alternatively, turn on Send as SMS to send messages as SMS when iMessage is unavailable.
4. To manually send messages as texts, turn off Send as SMS. When iMessage is unavailable, your messages will not be delivered. You can then click on these messages and send them as texts manually.

Sending messages as text ensures that your messages are delivered even when iMessage is not working.

8. Delete and Re-Add the Contact​

1. Open the Contacts app and find the contact you are having trouble with.
2. Select the contact and tap Edit.
3. Scroll down and tap Delete Contact.
4. Add the contact again by tapping the + button in the Contacts app and entering their details.

Re-adding the contact can resolve any issues related to contact data corruption.

9. Reset Network Settings​

1. Open Settings.
2. Scroll down and select General.
3. Tap on Reset.
4. Select Reset Network Settings.
5. Confirm by entering your passcode and tapping Reset Network Settings again.

Resetting network settings can resolve any network-related issues that might be affecting iMessage.

10. Sign Out and Sign Back into iMessage​

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Messages and tap on Send & Receive.
3. Tap on your Apple ID at the top and select Sign Out.
4. Sign back in by entering your Apple ID credentials.

Signing out and back into iMessage can refresh your account settings and resolve any issues.

11. Use Your Apple ID Instead of Phone Number​

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Messages and tap on Send & Receive.
3. Deselect your phone number and select your Apple ID email address.

Using your Apple ID instead of your phone number can resolve issues related to phone number registration.

With these solutions, you should be able to fix the issue of iMessage not working for a particular contact and stay connected with your loved ones.