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jobran8
User level: Level 1 (7 points)

iPhone 18 Pro is not receiving iMessages

I recently got the new iPhone 18 Pro and I sporadically will not receive certain text messages. It seems to mostly happen with iMessages. Restarting my phone sometimes fixes the problem where old messages will appear, but sometimes it doesn't. I can see the messages on my macbook. I have ensured my number is selected for send & receive, I have tried toggling iMessage on and off, and also updated to latest iOS 27.0.1

Posted on Oct 22, 2026 1:11 PM

3 replies

Smilin-Brian
User level: Level 10 (97,882 points)

Oct 23, 2026 1:10 AM in response to jobran8

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗


First, try the following steps:


Sign in issue:

Learn what to do → If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage.


Connection issue:

Learn what to do → If you can't send or receive messages.


Need more help?


Additional help:


Good Luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

Community User

Oct 22, 2026 2:43 PM in response to jobran8

Try syncing with iCloud on your phone. Do this by going to account, iCloud, click messages and then sync now. Hopefully that works.

Dispatch410
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 27, 2026 10:10 AM in response to jobran8

Same issue I’m having. I noticed during first week. Now im 45 days and it’s having lose important texts

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256381097