Messages stop showing “Delivered” or “Read”
iMessage bubbles stay blue, but replies stop coming through
Calls go straight to voicemail or ring once before disconnecting
FaceTime calls...
Open Settings
Tap Messages
Turn off iMessage
If needed, also turn off FaceTime in Settings
If you are switching to a non-Apple phone, deregister iMessage on Apple’s website
Open Settings
Tap Messages
Turn on iMessage
Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted
Wait for activation
Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data
Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
Tap Messages
Turn on iMessage
Tap Send & Receive
Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted
Select the phone...
Open the Messages app
Open an iMessage conversation
Press and hold the microphone icon next to the text field
Speak your voice memo
Release the microphone icon to...
Open the Messages app
Open an existing iMessage conversation or start a new one
Type your flight details in the message field
Include airline, flight number, departure...
Open Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Tap or click the compose button
Enter the recipient’s Apple ID, email address, or phone number
Type your message
Make...
Open the Messages app
Tap the search bar at the top
Type a name, phone number, keyword, or phrase
Scroll through the results to find the conversation...
Open the Messages app on your iPhone or iPad
Open the conversation containing the sticker
Press and hold the sticker
Tap Save
Open the Photos app to find...
Open the Messages app
Open the group chat
Tap the group name or icons at the top
Tap the info button
Swipe left on the person’s name
Tap Remove
Confirm...
Open the Messages app
Open the conversation containing the sticker
Press and hold the sticker
Tap Sticker Details
Swipe left on the sticker
Tap Delete
Confirm if prompted
Your messages stay blue but never show delivered or read receipts
You stop seeing the contact’s online or typing activity in supported chats
FaceTime calls to...
Make sure both devices use Apple devices
Connect both devices to Wi-Fi or cellular data
Open Settings on your iPhone
Tap Messages
Turn on iMessage
Sign in with your...
On iPhone, go to Settings
Tap Messages
Tap Send & Receive
Sign out of the Apple ID under iMessage if needed
Uncheck the phone number or email addresses...
On iPhone, go to Settings
Tap Messages
Tap Send & Receive
Sign out of Apple ID under Messages if needed
Uncheck the phone number or email addresses you...
Open Settings
Tap Messages
Turn on iMessage
If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID
Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data
Check that your...
Use a messaging app that supports disappearing or hidden text effects
Type your message
Apply the app’s invisible ink or conceal effect if available
Send the message
Ask...
Open the Messages app
Select an existing conversation or start a new one
Tap the App Store icon next to the text field
Choose the #images app
Search...
Check the Recently Deleted folder in the Messages app
Open Messages
Tap Edit or Filters
Select Recently Deleted
Choose the messages you want to restore
Tap Recover
Restore from an...
Open Settings
Tap Messages
Turn on iMessage
Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted
Wait for activation
Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data
Check...
Open the Messages app
Open the conversation containing the message
Press and hold the message you want to edit
Tap Edit
Make your changes
Tap the checkmark to save
You...
Open the Messages app
Open the conversation containing the message
Press and hold the message you want to unsend
Tap Undo Send
Confirm if prompted
Note that Undo Send...
Open the Messages app
Open the conversation containing the message
Touch and hold the message you want to unsend
Tap Undo Send
Make sure you do this within...
Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad
Tap Messages
Tap Send & Receive
Tap your Apple ID
Tap Sign In
Enter your Apple ID and password
Complete any verification prompts
Make...
Open the iMessage conversation
Type the person’s name in the message
Tap the name when it appears as a suggestion
Select the contact to mention them
Send the...
Open the Messages app
Open the conversation containing the sticker
Press and hold the sticker
Tap Sticker Details
Swipe left on the sticker
Tap Delete
Confirm if prompted
Make sure both devices are using Apple devices
Connect to Wi-Fi or mobile data
Go to Settings
Tap Messages
Turn on iMessage
Sign in with your Apple ID if...
Open the Messages app
Open the conversation you want to customize
Tap the contact name or group name at the top
Tap Info
Tap Backgrounds
Choose a background
Tap Set...
Check the Recently Deleted folder in Messages
Open Messages
Tap Edit or Filters
Tap Show Recently Deleted
Select the iMessages
Tap Recover
Restore from an iCloud backup
Erase the iPhone
Set up...
Check the Recently Deleted folder in Messages
Restore from an iCloud backup made before the deletion
Restore from a Finder backup on Mac or iTunes backup...
