"Message Failed to send" alert even though message did send

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Message Failed to send even though message did send


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iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 22, 2022 05:23 AM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2022 05:58 AM

Hi JackBarrett79,


If this is an SMS (and not iMessage) -- I've seen this lately too. My family is from very, very rural areas (and use Android devices). Lately when I try to send them messages they haven't been going through. We're on the same carrier, but I think it just has to do with a poor connection on the receivers end. As if it isn't "confirming" the message was sent successfully.


You can check with the carrier, but I think it's just poor cellular service.



If this is iMessage, have you tried to restart your phone?


This Support Article might be useful:

-> If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


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Jul 22, 2022 05:58 AM in response to JackBarrett79

Hi JackBarrett79,


If this is an SMS (and not iMessage) -- I've seen this lately too. My family is from very, very rural areas (and use Android devices). Lately when I try to send them messages they haven't been going through. We're on the same carrier, but I think it just has to do with a poor connection on the receivers end. As if it isn't "confirming" the message was sent successfully.


You can check with the carrier, but I think it's just poor cellular service.



If this is iMessage, have you tried to restart your phone?


This Support Article might be useful:

-> If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


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