iMessage/data delay

[agiles]

For a couple months I have been experiencing troubles with my 3G/LTE. My phone does not get iMessages or emails etc. instantly. I will get a bunch at a time, up to an hour after the sender had actually messaged me. When I receive the message it says ":7 minutes ago" for example even though it just popped up on my phone. It seems to only get messages when I fetch for them myself by opening and using my phone for other data related things, at that point it will retrieve all messages since I last did it.

[Luddite]

@agiles Couple of thoughts:

a) turn iMessages OFF then On a bit later to force a reset of Apple servers

b) confirm you have correct settings: Settings >> Messages >> iMessages ON, Send as SMS ON, MMS ON >> Send & Receive: should show your PM number and your Apple ID email.

c) cellular data & roaming must be ON

d) confirm your account shows a data plan under Plan & add-ons. Nothing visible there means you've used all your data allowance.

[computergeek541]

I've merged these 2 threads because they are identical, but I have left the duplicate message intact, just in case you are subscribed both.

[agiles]

For a couple months I have been experiencing troubles with my 3G/LTE. My phone does not get iMessages or emails etc. instantly. I will get a bunch at a time, up to an hour after the sender had actually messaged me. When I receive the message it says ":7 minutes ago" for example even though it just popped up on my phone. It seems to only get messages when I fetch for them myself by opening and using my phone for other data related things, at that point it will retrieve all messages since I last did it.