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What does it if you have an exclamation in red in iMessages

What is the red exclamation in imessgae

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 30, 2020 6:23 PM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Oct 1, 2020 8:39 AM

The red exclamation mark indicates that your iPad cannot connect to the iMessage Service. A forced-restart will often resolve the issue - as may signing-out, restarting, then signing-in again to Messages in iPad Settings.

This support page may also be helpful in resolving difficulties:

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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