How come I can’t get backround to change on iMessages running ios 26 on iPad Pro 4th gen

I updated to IOS 26 today and I cannot get the backround to change in IMessages on known Apple accounts. I have googled and followed the directions and it still is not working. I have turned ipad off and back on, I have tried using airplane mode on and off and nothing works. What am I missing?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 26

Posted on Sep 16, 2025 4:27 PM

20 replies

Oct 4, 2025 6:19 AM in response to Shannonmitch07

Came back to say I followed these steps and now it works for me so thank you!

Oct 9, 2025 7:46 PM in response to Astonishing172

Currently having the same issue.

Oct 10, 2025 1:17 AM in response to Shannonmitch07

This is the best reply. Worked fine for me.

Oct 27, 2025 5:54 PM in response to Luceth

i restarted my phone two times, then i went to my messages settings went to “conversation backgrounds” turned it off and on twice and they popped up on my groupchat!

Dec 12, 2025 7:26 AM in response to QuantumMotive

My phone is updated and yet I have no Backgrounds button.

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How come I can’t get backround to change on iMessages running ios 26 on iPad Pro 4th gen