4 Ways to Fix iMessage Apps and Games Not Working on iPhone

Quick Solutions

• Switch to Wi-Fi and log in again separately to the app being used for iMessage.
• Force quit and relaunch the Messages app.
• Update the Messages app by updating the version of iOS.

Fix 1: Enable the iMessage App and MMS Messaging

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and select Messages.

Step 2: Tap on iMessage Apps and ensure you have enabled the toggle for the app you want to use.

Step 3: Go back and ensure that MMS Messaging has been enabled.

You can also refer to our post to find the best iMessage apps and games.

Fix 2: Disable Low Data Mode for Wi-Fi

Low Data Mode for Wi-Fi on your iPhone helps when you have data limits on your internet plan.

Step 1: Open the Settings app and tap on Wi-Fi.

Step 2: Tap the Info icon next to your connected Wi-Fi name. Scroll down and tap on Low Data Mode to disable the feature.

Step 3: Close Settings and open the Messages app to check if this fixed the problem.

Fix 3: Activate iMessage Again

If none of the solutions have worked so far, enable iMessage again on your iPhone. This will download all your messages on your iPhone and restore all the features.

Step 1: Open the Settings app > select Messages. Tap on iMessage to disable it. Wait for some time and enable iMessage again.

Step 2: Now, relaunch the Messages app and check if the problem is solved.

Fix 4: Reinstall or Update iMessage Apps and Games

If none of the solutions work, check for a version update of your iMessage apps and games. You can also choose to reinstall them on your iPhone.