Text messages are delayed and bundled together

Hi @adrienemm! I’m sorry to hear you’re having delayed responses in your group messages.

Often times, group messages on iPhones can get quirky, especially if someone in your group has a non-iPhone. This is due to the disconnect between iMessages and standard text messages. There are a few things we can try:

1. Please make sure your Settings > Messages show as follows: iMessage on, Send as SMS on, MMS Messaging on, and Group Messaging on.
2. Delete or “Leave” your current conversations.
3. Settings > General > Reset > Reset NETWORK Settings. This will help establish a fresh connection with the network. Please note that this will require you to re-enter any saved Wi-Fi passwords you had.

A few other things to consider: Has anyone in your group gotten a new phone recently? Moved from an iPhone to a non-iPhone? Are all iPhone users updated to iOS9? Are their Messages settings as stated above? Are these delayed responses coming from specific individuals within your group? I would recommend asking everyone to “leave” the conversation, and start a brand new group message.

Hope this helps!

Charise

Hey I have been having this same problem with my Note3 for the past couple of months. I thought it was because of my phone. But even when I deleted 1000+ photos stored in my phone and deleted 15+ apps and transferred some in my extra storage device, it didn't do any trick. This morning my husband iphone6 has also started acting up the same way. AND THIS IS CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH HIS JOB. HE IS ON CALL AND ONLY THROUGH GROUP MESSAGES THEY RECEIVE HOURS BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED! I don't think it's the phone, it's AT&T's NETWORK!!!!!!!! If I wanna switch to another carrier due to this problem, I don't think I should get penalized!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!