Here’s what causes these errors and how to fix them.

These fixes can be used on all iPhone,iPad, andiPod touchmodels running any version ofiOS.

Check your mobile reception.

A drawing of an iPhone getting a message error.

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Turn Airplane Mode on and off.

This can reset your connection to your mobile carrier and may fix any messaging issues youre experiencing.

Restarting your iOS gadget can fix a variety of technical problems including those affecting messaging apps and services.

Turn iMessages andFaceTime offand on again.

ensure to connect to a Wi-Fi data pipe to save data when downloading the latest updates.

modernize your iPhones apps.

Many apps wont work properly if theyre not running the latest version.

Updating all the apps on your phone might remove the error if this is the problem.

data pipe options could be causing your message to be lost or incomplete.

This will fix any connectivity issues your iPad or iPhone may be having with yourcellular provider.

Perform an iPhone hard restart.

A hard restart is a slightly more dramatic restart.

Blocking all calls and messages from unknown numbers can be a great way to reducespam textsand messages from scammers.

Check your SIM card.

Try removing your SIM card to see if its been damaged.

Clean your SIM card.

If so, carefully clean it using a dry cotton swap or a lint-free cloth.

Its only really a problem when the message itself says the message cant be found.