I cannot connect to others in Game Center

Since the latest update 16.1.1 I can no longer connect to other users through Game Center. The contacts show up but there is no connection via messenger or airplay?


iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 14, 2022 01:54 PM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2022 10:29 AM

This did not work. We are trying to play Cribbage Premium where we can play against one another. We can text one another no problem but when we use Cribbage Premium it just cycles. It is the same between messaging or airplay. Whe can see each other but it merely chuckles with no connection.

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Nov 17, 2022 10:29 AM in response to Ben_Z1

This did not work. We are trying to play Cribbage Premium where we can play against one another. We can text one another no problem but when we use Cribbage Premium it just cycles. It is the same between messaging or airplay. Whe can see each other but it merely chuckles with no connection.

Nov 17, 2022 11:34 AM in response to Tomst37

Greetings Tomst37,


Reach out to the app developer directly, as they're best equipped to help troubleshoot features of their app not working. The following article shows how to contact an app developer: How to contact an app developer - Apple Support


"Contact the developer of an iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS app

  1. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Search for the app, then tap it. If you can't find it, tap the account button  or your photo at the top of the screen, tap Purchased, tap "Not on this [device]," then tap the app.
  3. The app's product page appears. Scroll to the Ratings & Reviews section, then tap App Support. If you don't see App Support, make sure that you're signed in with the correct Apple ID."


Kind regards.


Nov 16, 2022 10:37 AM in response to Tomst37

Hi there Tomst37,


If you are having issues adding friends in Game Center, first ensure you are following these steps from Play with friends in Game Center on iPhone:

Add friends
1. Go to Settings  > Game Center > [your profile] > Friends.
2. Tap Add Friends, then enter their phone number or Apple ID, or tap the Add Contact button to invite someone in your Contacts list.
3. Recipients can respond to friend requests in any of the following ways:
• In Messages, tap the link.
• In a supported game, tap the Game Center profile picture, tap Friends, then tap Friend Requests.
• In the App Store, tap the My Account button or your profile picture at the top right, tap Game Center, then tap Friend Requests.
In your list of friends, tap a friend to see games they recently played and their achievements.

In iOS 16.1 or later, you can also add a friend in the Contacts  app. Open their contact card, then tap Add Friend in Game Center. After your friend accepts the request, you can view their Game Center profile from their contact card.


If this continues after following those steps, please provide more details so we can assist further.


Cheers!

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