Occasionally, however, you may receive an error alert when you make a run at use it.

The internet connection comes off as offline.

Instructions in this article apply to iPhones and iPads runningiOS 10and later.

Edit settings in Messages' app tray

Close and reopen Messages.

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to initiate the equipment’sApp Switcher, and then manually close Messages.

Then, return to the Home screen to open it and loop back and try.

Deactivating and reactivating Images in Messages

You may be able to restore the Images functionality by temporarily removing and then reactivating it.

To do so, scroll to the right side of the apps bar in Messages and tap theMorebutton.

SelectEditin the top-right corner.

Tap theminusbutton next to Images.

Images will move down to theMore Appssection.

From there, tap theplusbutton to turn it back on.

Try a different internet (or cellular).

On an iPhone or cellular-capable iPad, you’re able to also try using that connection.

To do so, either openControl Centeror the controls app.

Turn off Wi-Fi, wait a minute, and then reconnect to see if Images starts working again.

Alternatively, turn onAirplane Mode, which stops all incoming and outgoing signals.

Make sureSMS is on.

Go toSettings>Messagesand ensure that the switch next toSend as SMSis in the on/green position.

Troubleshoot your Wi-Fi and online grid.

If Images isn’t the problem, your online grid connection might be.

reboot your iPhone or iPad.

Turning your rig off for a minute will cycle both its power and internet connectivity.

Check for an iOS update.

OpenSettings, and then go toGeneral>Software Update.

your unit will check for a new version.

If one is available, follow the on-screen prompts to download and set up the update.

Reset data pipe configs.

A more drastic technique involves purging all of the stored connection data from your phone or tablet.

This process also causes your unit to restart.

Resetting web link tweaks isn’t as intensive asresetting your gadget.

Some possible culprits include: