Group messaging with Android users not working on IOS 16

This STILL isn’t resolved and I need to send group messages for work. When will Apple fix this?!

So...... Did anyone ever Find or Post the answer here??

having the same issue.

If you have a large group message, and add an android user, you have to recreate the entire thread if new people are added tot the group or the android user won't receive the message. It's a flaw in imessage.

I have Verizon and this worked to clear up my situation also. In the my Verizon ap- click on the device, then scroll down to preferences. I then clicked block specific services, then block picture and video messages. I confirmed to block, waited a minute then toggled back to unblock it again. I then restarted phone and my group text started working.

Thanks, my service was turned off. I turned it on, back off, on again.... and still no luck. This didn't resolve my problem unfortunately.

The best answer in this link worked for me. Took me a while to find the block services page in the mobile app though. Good luck:

Just got iPhone 14 — can’t text android p… - Apple Community

Did you get this to work? Having the same problem and I think I’ve tried every solution offered. Nothing has worked so far.

Clintkc wrote:

If you have a large group message, and add an android user, you have to recreate the entire thread if new people are added tot the group or the android user won't receive the message. It's a flaw in imessage.

You can't add an Android user (or anyone using SMS/MMS as opposed to iMessage) to a group message. The size is irrelevant.

Greetings Jezzebelle85,

Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.

You've completed some great troubleshooting steps so far. To help you solve the issue you're having with sending a group message to Android devices, we suggest following these steps:

• Go to Go to Settings > Messages > Messaging > Group Messaging and be sure that feature is enabled as well.

If it is enabled, toggle it off and back on again.

• Restart your iPhone. This may seem like a simple step to take but can often resolve several issues:

"1. Press and hold either volume button and the side button until the power-off slider appears.

2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off. If your device is frozen or unresponsive, force restart your device.

3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button (on the right side of your iPhone) until you see the Apple logo."

• Verify if you have a carrier update available. If so, you can complete it as shown here: Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad

• Be sure you're running the latest software version. This is to ensure your iPhone runs smoothly. (Secure your data with a backup before proceeding): Update your iPhone or iPad

We hope this helps.

Have a wonderful day!

I am having the same issue, unable to send or receive group messages to Android users. I have done all of the trouble shooting. Is this an IOS 16.2 issue?

Greeneysgirl wrote:

This STILL isn’t resolved and I need to send group messages for work. When will Apple fix this?!

SMS, MMS, and group messaging are carrier features. Contact your carrier.