Top 8 Ways to Fix iMessage Output Error on iPhone

iMessage continues to offer tough competition to WhatsApp. Great until I run into an unusual error. Imagine trying to send a message and being told that iMessage has been signed out, and you may miss messages if you don’t fix the problem. If you got the same error for iMessage, here we will tell you 8 working ways to fix iMessage not working issue on iPhone or iPad.

If your Apple ID is successfully linked, iMessage will work fine. So, the logout issue is mostly related to your Apple ID. In some cases, if you remove the SIM card temporarily, this will also cause problems with iMessage.

Whatever the reason, let’s check out the various solutions to fix the ‘iMessage is signed out’ error on iPhone.

1. Restart iPhone

Begin troubleshooting by restarting your device. Restarting the device will not delete any data on your phone. Even if rebooting doesn’t work, it will clear our way for other solutions to work properly.

2. Re-enable iMessage

The first fix involves enabling iMessage on your phone. Sometimes iMessage turns off unknowingly and that is why you see the error. If iMessage is already on, turning it off and on should work.

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Here’s how to enable iMessage.

Stage 1: Open Settings on your iPhone.

Step 2: Go to Messages. Enable the toggle next to iMessage. If it is enabled, disable it and then enable it again.

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3. Add the Correct Apple ID

When you get the error ‘iMessage is signed out’, tap on Settings. You will be taken to the Messages app settings. Here you should see the option ‘Use your Apple ID for iMessage’. Tap on it. Enter your Apple ID details and sign in.

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Alternatively, you should see Send & receive option in Messages settings by tapping on Settings. Tap on it. If you don’t see any accounts, add your Apple ID. If there’s an account already there, make sure it’s the correct Apple account. You can sign out of the account and add a different account. For this, tap on the Apple ID and hit Sign Out from the menu.

Fly: You can get to the above screen by going to Settings on your phone, then Messages.

4. Change iMessage Region

Sometimes, changing the region of your iMessage also helps fix issues with it. To change the iMessage location, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID and select Change Location from the menu. Add your current region.

5. Change Time Zone

Changing the time zone and matching it to your correct location has also worked for many iMessage users. To do this, go to Settings > General > Date & Time. Set Time Zone manually or enable the toggle next to Set Automatically for better results.

6. Update Apple ID Details

Instead of checking the settings of the Messages app, you should also look at your Apple ID settings on your phone. You will see Update Apple ID settings in the Settings app. Do not worry. There is nothing to worry about. Just re-enter your Apple ID password and everything will be fine. When you do this, your iMessage problem should be fixed immediately.

7. Sign Out of Apple ID

If updating the Apple ID details doesn’t work, try signing out of your Apple ID. Before you take the step, read what happens when you sign out of Apple ID on iPhone. Once you’re familiar with the side effects of logging out, here’s how to do it.

Stage 1: Open Settings on your phone.

Step 2: Tap your name at the top. On the next screen, scroll down and tap on Sign out.

8. Reset Network Settings

Take a look at your Wi-Fi or mobile data before resetting network settings. Since iMessage uses internet connection, check if internet is working on your device. For this, start the browser on your phone and open any web page. If Wi-Fi not working, check various ways to fix iPhone not connecting to Wi-Fi. Similarly, check solutions for mobile data not working on iPhone.

If the internet is working, it’s time to reset the network settings. Read our guide covering what happens when you reset network settings on your iPhone.

Here are the steps:

Stage 1: Open Settings and go to General.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Reset. On the next screen tap on Reset Network Settings.

Goodbye Problems

We hope you can use iMessage after following the above troubleshooting tips. If you encounter problems with iMessage notifications, learn how to fix the notification issue. You may have trouble sending pictures in iMessage and figuring out how to fix the picture problem. The above solutions will also help you fix FaceTime related issues.

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