iOS Encrypted iMessage Not Showing as Delivered: Users Reporting Issue

First reported on r/ios on June 27, 2026.

Users are reporting an issue with encrypted iMessages on iOS, where the message is not showing as delivered. This issue is affecting multiple users and has been reported on various online forums.

What it looks like

  • Encrypted iMessage not showing as delivered
  • iMessage not working

How to fix it

  1. Open the Messages app.
  2. Select the conversation with the undelivered message.
  3. Check if the message is encrypted.
  4. If the message is encrypted, it may not show as delivered.
  5. If the issue persists, contact Apple support for further assistance.

Affected products

  • iOS Encrypted iMessage

Sources

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