How to Fix iMessage Not Delivered on iPhone 15, 14 (iOS 17)

If imessage doesn't say delivered on iPhone, then you are facing some serious problems, here are fixes iMessage Not Delivered Problem.

Apple’s iMessage is a free messaging service that’s very secure and easy to send media files, Text with effects, Handwritten Text, and more. If you got stuck with iMessage doesn’t say delivered, it could be something wrong with your iPhone Settings, the iMessage App, or the recipient’s side. Fortunately, resolving the problem is pretty straightforward. 

In fact, before moving to the high-end troubleshooting steps, ensure your device has decent network strength. In case everything is OK with the network, move forward to this guide to fix the iMessage not working error (For example, the picture won’t send in Text messages or iMessage, or My iPhone Can not deliver images or Text Messages). But before that, let’s understand what this error means.

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Tips to fix iMessage doesn’t say delivered

in your case; maybe there are some conditions given below.

  • They either blocked you, or their phone is off
  • They’re in an area with no service
  • They have WiFi or Mobile data turned off.

Here I found common iMessage problems that are more enough to treat your issues in iDevice installed on all iOS versions.

iMessage takes tool long time, Failed to send or Delivered Status Failed

1. Dreaded Red Exclamation Mark on iMessage

This mark notifies the sender that the message is unsent from your iOS device for many reasons, such as the internet or cellular data not turning on or the bug in the Message app after updating iOS. Try to resend it.

Due to the server problem, iMessage was sent to your recipients, but the wrong delivery report or status is showing red (!) Not delivered, Mark, Check Apple iMessage server status.

1 iMessage System Status on iPhone with iOS 11

iMessage stuck on send due to low coverage or WiFi speed. If you are sending video, Photo messages, usually, New Sync iMessage in iOS is great for using left iMessage conversation on Mac or iPad.

2. Turn off and Turn on iMessage

Before going with this step, Turn on Airplane mode on your iPhone and Turn Off Airplane mode now. Then, try to resend the same message by tapping on the exclamation mark when you are stuck on “Not Delivered.”

Depending on your carrier, Apple suggested that your carrier will activate the iMessage service after a specific interval (3 to 4 days).

Send request (If your device is new or activating iMessage on your mobile number).

Step 1: Go to the settings on the iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Next, Messages -> iMessage. Enable toggle. A few seconds or minutes, you will see “iMessage Waiting For Activation Error.”

Open settings app tap messages turn on iMessage on iPhone

Once it is successfully activated, the message will hide.

3. Reset the Network, Try another attempt

Re-connect your cellular network by enabling airplane mode and then disabling it.

Or Go to Reset network settings from the iOS settings AApp

1. Go to Settings App on your iPhone.
2. Next, Tap on the General Tab.

Open Settings Choose General on iPhone

3. And Choose Transfer Or Reset iPhone
4. Next, Click on Reset (Bottom of the screen)

Click on Transfer or Reset iPhone Tap on Reset on iPhone

3: Under the Reset, Tap on Reset Network Settings. Tap on Enter your passcode and choose Reset Network Settings.

Select reset network settings enter your passcode click on reset network settings on iPhone

4. Restart or Reboot

Disable/ Turn off iMessage like the 1st step, on iDevice, then Restart or Force Reboot device.

Restart iPhone: Press the Power button until you see Slide to log off on the screen.

Force Restart: Press the Sleep/ Wake + Home button on iPhone 6s or Earlier and the Volume Down button for iPhone 7/ 7 Plus.

Hard Reboot iPhone Step by Step

5. Check WiFi or Cellular network

Not Deliver error, Must check the internet is turned on in your browser. If the internet is not on the iPhone, then send a message as a text for emergency purposes. Otherwise, we can try iMessage Alternatives. Are you looking for a way to send iMessage to Text messages automatically? It should work well and Enable that from the settings App.

1. Go to the Settings App. Tap on Messages to enable toggle iMessage on the IOS Device.

Open settings app tap messages turn on iMessage on iPhone

Read more: Send iMessage as Text.

6. Sign out of iMessage Apple ID

The error message is like this: “The message couldn’t be delivered,” Simply log out of iMessage, then Reboot and Turn on iMessage (With Apple ID) and test it.

1. Go to the Settings App on the iPhone and iPad.
2. Next, Tap on Messages.

3. Scroll down and Find Send & Receive.
4. Next, Tap on Apple ID and select “Sign out.”

Click send & receive tap apple id choose sign out on iPhone

7. Resend iMessage

Are you outside your country, or is your carrier not providing iMessage service internationally? Call your career help desk and know carrier-specific issues, if any.

1. Open Settings App tap on open the messages chat on iPhone.

Open messages app tap open the messages chat on iPhone

2. Tap on Exclamation Mark (i) not delivered; Now your resend message popup will display on the screen.
3. Send a message as an iMessage, then tap on “Try Again.”
4. This is not iMessage; the carrier will charge you.

Click on (i) icon choose try again on iPhone

8. Is your iPhone updated to the latest iOS version?

Apple frequently launches iOS updates to fix minor bugs through. This could be a bug within the iMessage. To check whether your iPhone updated to the latest iOS version, follow the steps below. 

Step 1: Head to the Settings App on your iPhone. Scroll down and select General.

Select Software Update Tap on Update Now on iPhone

Step 2: Tap on Software Update. Now, let your iPhone check for updates. If available, tap on Download Now.

9. Reset All Settings

This is the last solution because we have tried all the possible solutions. Also, note that performing this solution will clear the data and settings stored on your iPhone. So before performing this solution, make sure you have created the backup of your device. Once you have done so, move forward to the next solution. 

Step 1: Go to the Settings App on your iPhone. Scroll down and select General.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Step 3: Select Reset > Reset All Settings.
Step 4: Now, enter your iPhone lock screen passcode and screen time passcode if available.
Step 5: Tap on Reset All Settings for confirmation. 

Why is my iMessage still not delivering?

If you have performed all the tips mentioned above and iMessage is still not delivering, there are further things to entertain. First and foremost, worry not; ask the recipients whether the issue is with their iPhone. If the issue doesn’t with their iPhone, try contacting the Apple Support Team and ask for a solution. 

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