Scrambled messages on phone and mac

When I am typing messages on Messages on my computer or phone it will scramble the letters in previous words and insert text I am typing into apparently random places earlier in the message. When I edit (backspace, cut and paste, delete forward), I notice that apostrophes (first) and then eventually my previously typed words and phrases just pop into random places.


I am using Monetery with my MacBook Pro and it occurs on my iPhone 13, as well as my previous iPhone 6.


Please advise! I have seen a similar message board here, but did not see a solution to the problem.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Jul 27, 2022 09:46 AM

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Jul 27, 2022 10:43 AM in response to hadleyce

Have you tried restarting the computer? Are you running any anti - virus programs? Using a VPN?


Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. The intent is to see if it is specific to one account or a system wide problem. This account can be deleted later. 


Isolating an issue by using another user account 


If the problem is still there, try booting into the Safe Mode using your normal account.  Disconnect all peripherals except those needed for the test. Shut down the computer and then power it back up after waiting 10 seconds. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the shift key and continue to hold it until the gray Apple icon and a progress bar appear. The boot up is significantly slower than normal. This will reset some caches, forces a directory check, and disables all startup and login items, among other things. When you reboot normally, the initial reboot may be slower than normal. If the system operates normally, there may be 3rd party applications which are causing a problem. Try deleting/disabling the third party applications after a restart by using the application un-installer or by using the developer’s uninstall instructions. For each disable/delete, you will need to restart if you don't do them all at once. 


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