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Charlotte

Updated: Mar 27, 2024

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iMessage has a group chat feature, you can easily talk to multiple people. However being pulled into a group chat that you don't like is an annoying thing, and at this time you find that the button to leave the conversation grayed out. Why does this happen? How to leave iMessage group chat? Read this article and you will find the key.

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Why Cant I Leave A Group Chat On iMessage

This is because if all users in the group must be using iMessage to enter the group chat, the leave button is grayed out if someone is using Messages instead of iMessage; Another case is that you can't leave a group chat that has only 3‹including yourself› people in it; Or it could be that the iOS System is too low.

How To Leave iMessage Group Chat

  • Open Messages app
  • Click icon of group on the top
  • click icon of group on the top
  • Scroll down and click Leave this Conversation

This method only works when you can see the button of Levea this Conversation, but what if the option to leave the conversation is grayed out? Keep reading and find the answer.

How To Leave A Group Chat On iMessage When It Won't Let You

Unfortunately, Apple doesn't have a solution for grayed out buttons , but that doesn't mean we can't do anything about annoying messages from iMessage chat group, you can follow 2 methods below to get off it.

  • Open a iMessage group
  • Tap the name or number at the top of the conversation
  • Click the info under the contacter icon of someone you want to block
  • click the info under the contacter icon of someone you want to block
  • Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
  • scroll down and tap block this caller

Note

From now on, you won't see messages from that person, but you'll still see messages from others who aren't blocked in the iMessage group chat. If you want to stop receiving messages from the group entirely, consider blocking all numbers in the group.

Upgrade Your iOS System

Can't leave iMessage Group Chat may also be due to a low version of your iOS system. If your iOS system is lower than iOS15, we suggest you to upgrade your system first. In such cases, we recommend use professional iOS tool-iFindit to help you for data security and not loss for iOS upgrading in 3 steps.

  • Download iFindit and install it on Windows or Mac computer.Connected your iPhone to computer with cable. Select "iPhone Recovery" option, choosing "Fix System".
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  • Tap Standard Mode then click Fix System Button
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  • Choose the firmware version you want to upgrade or downgrade, then click the Download button. Wait for the process finishing.
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How To Leave A 3 Person Group Chat On iMessage

This method works when all three of you are using iMessage to send messages, and the only way to do it is to add another contacter to your group chat ‹make sure contacter use iMessage› and then you'll get the ticket to leave this group chat.

  • Open a iMessage group
  • Tap the name or number at the top of the conversation
  • Click the Arrow next to the group name
  • click the arrow next to the group name
  • Scroll down and tap Add contater
  • scroll down and tap add contater

Conclusion

In conclusion, leaving an iMessage group chat is usually straightforward, but there are instances where it might be challenging. In such cases, consider blocking all numbers in the group to stop receiving messages. Or add more contacters into the group. If your iOS system is lower than iOS15, you could consider upgrading your iOS system by using iFindit first.

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