How do I reset my Messages on my Mac?
Clear Messages Cache
- Open Finder on your Mac.
- Press Command + Shift + G on your Mac’s keyboard.
- In the text entry box that appears, enter this: ~/Library/Messages/
- Delete files in the Messages folder named chat. db, chat. db-shm, or chat. db-wal.
- Empty your Mac trash folder to permanently delete your iMessage cache.
Why is my Apple messaging not working?
There can be several reasons for this: The person you sent the message to doesn’t have an Apple device. iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient’s device. To check if iMessage is turned on for your device, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage.
Why does it keep saying message failed to send?
An often overlooked problem is an incorrectly set SMSC number. If you have an incorrectly set SMSC, you will still receive text messages because the other person’s SMSC is forwarding the messages directly to your SIM number. But your text messages fail to send because your texts are not reaching your carrier’s SMSC.
Why are my text messages not working on my Mac?
The specific problem you’re seeing in Messages might vary. Maybe you can send messages but not receive them. Maybe text messages work, but iMessages fail to send. Maybe all your messages come through, but you can never reply to a conversation. Perhaps you see multiple conversations for every contact based on where the conversation was started from.
What to do if iMessage is not working on your Mac?
If you still can’t send or receive messages, contact Apple Support. Check the Apple System Status page for a temporary outage affecting iMessage or FaceTime. Use Messages with your Mac.
Why do I get messages on my iPad but not my iPhone?
If you receive messages on one device but not the other If you have an iPhone and another iOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages, go to Settings > Messages, and tap Send & Receive.
What to do when you cant send a text message?
If you try to send a message and you see with an alert that says Not Delivered, follow these steps: Check your network connection. Tap , then tap Try Again. If you still can’t send the message, tap , then tap Send as Text Message. Messaging rates may apply.