Are you having trouble sending messages using? Facebook Messenger appAlthough the app usually works without problems, it occasionally encounters errors. However, there are other reasons why a message may appear as delivered but not delivered in Messenger.
This article will discuss why the app sometimes fails to deliver sent messages and how to fix the problem.
Read on to find out more.
What does that mean?
When you send a message, you expect it to reach the recipient seamlessly. This is usually the case with Facebook Messenger. The text, image, video, or audio file arrives in the recipient's chat box within seconds. However, you may see a pop-up alerting you that the app failed to deliver the message. The mystery leaves you baffled, wondering what the problem is.
There could be several reasons behind a failed messaging attempt. Let's examine the main reasons why your messages aren't reaching someone's inbox.
Recipient is offline
The person you're trying to reach may be offline. While you can send them a message, Messenger won't deliver it until they're back online. Another reason could be that the recipient has logged out of the app. Once you log back in to Messenger, the message status for the text should change. "Delivered".
The message has been marked as spam.
If the message, for some reason, finds its way into your spam folder, it will not appear as delivered by you.
System glitch
Although the Messenger app is relatively bug-free, the system occasionally encounters glitches that can delay messaging. Even if you successfully sent the message, the app won't send it until the system glitches are resolved.
The recipient is not your messaging contact.
When you message someone who isn't on your friends or Messenger contact list, you won't see the message status as "delivered." The message is in the person's inbox, but they may not see it, especially if their profile is private. The recipient must go to their message requests and decide whether to accept your message. If they do, the app seamlessly delivers your message, and the recipient can open and read it.
Before contacting someone via Messenger, make sure you're connected to their online friends. This way, you won't have to wait for them to accept your message request.
Server issues
The Messenger app on your friend's device may be running on a different server than your app. While interruptions usually occur without difficulty, unexpected issues can disrupt communication. When this happens, the app slows down and doesn't update messaging statuses.
Read the message from the home screen
The recipient may have read your message from the notification on their home screen. If the text is short, it will appear in its entirety in the pop-up window. With longer text, the person may read about half of it in the notification window, while the rest remains hidden.
Internet connection
Another reason for message failure is a weak internet connection. If the app struggles to operate on an unstable network, this may cause connection delays. Messaging through the app doesn't consume much data, so you should be able to reach your friends once your Wi-Fi connection is stable.
How to Fix Messages Sent But Not Delivered in Messenger
While Messenger connection issues are frustrating, most only require a quick fix. Here are several ways to optimize the app and ensure all your messages are delivered. You can restart your smartphone, disable data saver, stop the app, enable background data, and clear its cache.
Method 1: Restart your device
Sometimes, simply restarting your mobile device is enough to clear up stuck software issues. When the system is up and running again, it should be able to support all apps, including Messenger.
Try restarting your phone or tablet, then send a message to several friends. If all your messages are delivered, you don't have to worry about the app crashing anymore.
Those who use it should Issuance Messenger desktop users should restart their computers and see if the issue persists.
Method 2: Disable data saver
The built-in data saving feature helps mobile users spend less data when using the app. However, it can interfere with your messages and prevent Messenger from delivering them successfully. Fortunately, you can disable it with a few simple clicks.
Here's what you need to do on your Android device:
- Go to Google Play Store and search for an app Messenger Using the search bar.
- Install any available updates.
- Run the application and press Your profile picture.
- Scroll down to your profile settings and click on “Data provision”.
- If the option is enabled, toggle it to deactivate it.
Follow the steps below to disable data saver on your iPhone:
- Go to Apple Store And type "Messenger" in the search box.
- Locate The application Install any available updates.
- Open Messenger and click on your profile picture at the top right of the interface and follow the steps above in the same way as for Android.
Method 3: Stop the application
If background processes are overwhelming the app, it's best to force stop Messenger to restore its functionality.
Here's how to do it on your Android device:
- Go to the app "Settings" and select Applications Or Application Management Or "Applications".
- Check out the list to find out. Messenger. Click on The application To determine it.
- Click on "impose a suspension".
This method also works on iOS devices.
- Open "Settings" and choose an option "Applications".
- Locate “View all applications”. Scroll down the list until you see Messenger and press it.
- Click on the app and click on "Impose a stop"At the top of the screen.
This action will terminate all background processes that may be preventing your messages from passing smoothly. Launch Messenger to see if it has become more responsive.
Method 4: Enable background data
Background data helps apps work properly even when the wireless connection is weak or unstable.
To enable data on Android 7.0 or later, follow these instructions:
- Open "Settings" and select Mobile network.
- Click on "data usage" And choose “Data Savings”.
- If the option is enabled, choose Unrestricted applications.
- Scroll down the interface and find the app. Messenger
- Select an application Messenger to turn it on.
The instructions below will help you enable background data usage on your iPhone:
- Go to "Settings" And press "general".
- Locate “Refresh apps in the background” Scroll down the list of apps until you find Messenger.
- Click Apply "Messenger" Toggle to enable data usage for the app.
Method 5: Clear cache
You can delete unnecessary information by clearing the app's cache and improving its performance. When you update Messenger, it should deliver your messages without interruption.
Here's how to clear cache on your Android smartphone:
- START YOUR "Settings" and select Applications and go to “Application Management”.
- Scroll through the list of installed applications until you find Messenger.
- Tap on the app and select the option. "Clear cache".
Clearing the cache on your iPhone shouldn't take more than a few minutes.
- show up "Settings" and click "Applications". Locate “Show all apps.”
- Check the list to see Messenger.
- Click on the application and select a section. “Storage usage”.
- Click on "Clear cache" To delete unnecessary data.
Make sure the app delivers your messages.
Although the Messenger app is very reliable, it may not consistently deliver your messages to your contacts. This can be an inconvenient situation, especially when trying to convey valuable information. The good news is that fixing the problem isn't complicated. You should be able to optimize the app and its messaging system by adjusting its settings through your mobile device.
Now do you know why a message appears as delivered but isn't delivered in Messenger? Which of the above methods helped you resolve the issue? Let us know in the comments section below.
