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Apple Aware of iOS 7 iMessage Issue, Working on a Fix
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I use Messages on OSX so I can quickly contact people and pick up the conversation on my phone, as well as 'texting' while roaming (as I live in Canada and frequently travel to the US or abroad).
have sent numerous message that got "stuck" and I didn't realize. Had to do network settings reset which fixed the issue for now......
aside form the iMessage problem on my iPad2, I have had no other issues...2 iPhone 5's and and iPad2...easy install
things are fast, more intuitive....I even like the font
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try calibrating it...or if you cant, you have a service issue...take your phone in
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My problem is that on my iPad, I do not have the cellular data enabled...so the messages CANNOT default to sms
things are fast, more intuitive....I even like the font
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The confirmed this is an issue, great.
What about the problems with the Gyro/Compass/Level on the 5s's?
Having a compass that's 20 or more degrees off and a level that reads wrong on flat surfaces is not an issue?
try calibrating it...or if you cant, you have a service issue...take your phone in
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My problem is that on my iPad, I do not have the cellular data enabled...so the messages CANNOT default to sms
AIM does multi-device delivery... and it does AV and file sending. AND it works on everything. No encryption, though, but that's not a big deal.
I made a chat server and client in Java, and it was all pretty straightforward. I don't know what pitfalls there could be besides overloaded servers.
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No, most of my friends use AIM (in iChat/Messages whenever possible). I know it has a bad reputation for being made by AOL, but it's great if you use iChat/Messages. Beats FB and G chat soundly.
You can use whatsapp / line or even Kakaotalk, WeChat, Skype, etc etc etc
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the "reset network settings" fixed the issue for two days. but, issue is back. a restart kicks it back into gear...
Yeah the issue happens again after resetting network settings 2 days ago. I have stopped using iMessage and change to whatsapp or line.
this issue is more widespread than what Apple is playing it out to be. I work for AT&T and we've been getting multiple customers on a daily basis complaining about this very issue.
one of those customers is myself included.
one of those customers is myself included.
If apple paid me a nickel for each time I had to restart my phone just to send one ****ing message...
Yeah, a similar technique works for me:
1) Turn on airplane mode
2) Quit all running apps (not sure if this step is necessary, but I usually do it anyway before rebooting)
3) Reboot device
4) Turn off airplane mode
The issue has happened to me twice now, and this has resolved it both times. Definitely much nicer than having to reset the network settings....
A simple restart works
To reiterate typeoserv's note, a simple restart will clear the problem at least for a while, without having to re-enter all your network settings. Doesn't fix the underlying problem, but an easier annoyance to deal with.
On the plus side, album art now appears to stay in sync with its tracks.
To reiterate typeoserv's note, a simple restart will clear the problem at least for a while, without having to re-enter all your network settings. Doesn't fix the underlying problem, but an easier annoyance to deal with.
On the plus side, album art now appears to stay in sync with its tracks.
You have entirely too much time on your hands. I know what a fraction of a percent is and yes I worded it wrong. It's obvious what I meant. They made it sound like a small number of people when that isn't true whatsoever. I know MANY people with this issue. So its highly unlikely its a fraction of a PERCENT
I posted earlier in the thread I was having a similar problem as the user below, with iMessage seemingly choosing to stop working at random shortly after resetting network settings and/or restarting. However, it seems it's not so random on my end I've noticed iMessage starts to hang for me every time I update any of my apps (I have background updating off and manually update). So for now, two things seem to work well for me in resolving this issue:
1) the method many have mentioned: turn off iMessage, reset network settings, turn on iMessage and restart phone if I choose to update any apps, I *have* to do this... very annoying
2) or I just don't update any of my apps. If I don't update, the last reset seems to keep things working indefinitely. At least this way I can conceivably update just once a week (I typically update my apps anytime they're available, so close to daily normally).
Your mileage may vary. But thought I would post a solution that seems to have fixed the issue for me... until the next iOS update, anyway.
1) the method many have mentioned: turn off iMessage, reset network settings, turn on iMessage and restart phone if I choose to update any apps, I *have* to do this... very annoying
2) or I just don't update any of my apps. If I don't update, the last reset seems to keep things working indefinitely. At least this way I can conceivably update just once a week (I typically update my apps anytime they're available, so close to daily normally).
Your mileage may vary. But thought I would post a solution that seems to have fixed the issue for me... until the next iOS update, anyway.
the "reset network settings" fixed the issue for two days. but, issue is back. a restart kicks it back into gear...
Let's assume there are 200 Million iOS users (that's a low number, the real number is higher but let's go with that).
1% of that is 2,000,000. Let's say that the fraction Apple is referring to is 3/4 of 1%. That's 1,500,000 people.
You think because you know a few people with this issue, that means that it can't be a fraction of a percent of users experiencing this issue?
By that logic, I know about 40 iOS users (including myself), and none of them are having this issue. Therefore it's only a handful of users with this issue.
Fact is, 3/4 of 1% of users is still several million users - I'd say it's highly likely that Apple's statement is accurate.
And you seem to be entirely too quick to pass judgment.
No, it's not. Not from what you wrote, and that's what I was responding to. I can't infer what you or anyone else is thinking (that would be judgmental as well), and can only respond to what is written.
Yes, they made it sound like as small number. I said so in my response. But your claim to many people having the same problem means nothing, even if you write that word in all capitals. How do you quantify many? Many relative to what? Besides, your example is anecdotal, and thus, useless in itself.
I could if I could get my wife to use any of those apps ... Tried to get her on viber before. No luck.
She upgraded to itunes 11 yesterday (she was back on itunes 10 till yesterday) and she's having a meltdown about it.
Generalized and tangential..
Just because you and you're immediate contact network don't report this issue (to your knowledge...) cannot suggest the problem only impacts a "very few people". The fact is, people are experiencing this - otherwise a Thread would not exist on the topic - and there is no immediate fix.
Since upgrading to iOS7, I have experienced this problem and have tried all of the recommended fixes. These fixes worked for a short time, but eventually the problem came back.
Just because you and you're immediate contact network don't report this issue (to your knowledge...) cannot suggest the problem only impacts a "very few people". The fact is, people are experiencing this - otherwise a Thread would not exist on the topic - and there is no immediate fix.
Since upgrading to iOS7, I have experienced this problem and have tried all of the recommended fixes. These fixes worked for a short time, but eventually the problem came back.
Get this iMessage issue sorted.
This iMessage issue has gone on too long Apple, get the finger out and get it sorted. I have the problem as do several of my contacts, so this issue appears to be quite widespread.!
This iMessage issue has gone on too long Apple, get the finger out and get it sorted. I have the problem as do several of my contacts, so this issue appears to be quite widespread.!
I've given up using it. 4 resets in 2 weeks to use a basic function? Even when it works they aren't synchronising to my Mac and iPad. iOS7 is a mess and I hate it. Bought an S4 off contract to use for a while until Apple pull their finger out as not receiving messages is a burner in my work life.