I tried sending fireworks on my iPhone in iMessage but don’t know how to do it. I followed some steps I found online but couldn’t get it to work. Can someone please explain the correct way to do this? I want to surprise my friend for their birthday.
If you’re trying to send that awesome fireworks effect in iMessage and it’s giving you a hard time, don’t worry, it’s pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
- Start a new message or go to an existing conversation.
- Type your message but don’t send it yet.
- Press and hold the send arrow (the blue up arrow).
- You’ll see a ”Send with effect” screen. Tap on the ‘Screen’ tab at the top.
- Scroll through the effects by swiping left until you see the fireworks effect.
- Tap the send arrow again to send your message with the fireworks effect.
Make sure your iPhone software is up to date because these effects depend on having the latest iOS version. If you’re not seeing the effects, it might also help to check if you have reduced motion settings turned off (Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Reduce Motion should be toggled off).
Random MR (minor rant), it’s super annoying when the minor iOS differences or not-so-obvious settings mess up something that should be a quick feature. So just double-check everything is updated and those accessibility settings aren’t blocking your fun!
PS: For more tips, try browsing the Effects section in the Messages app. 파이팅!
Honestly, iMessage effects can sometimes be tricky due to the nuances in iOS settings. viajantedoceu did cover the main steps very well, but there’s another factor that might be messing things up: your recipient’s device specifics. Just a heads-up, some older iPhones or non-iOS devices might not support these effects, or they could appear differently.
One thing to try before you go down the rabbit hole of settings - ask your friend to update their iOS too. Double-check if they also have ‘Reduce Motion’ turned off, because otherwise, your fireworks will just fizzle. iOS ecosystem eh? Sometimes a pain but almost always worth it.
If none of the above works, try restarting the Messages app or even rebooting your phone. Now, small quirk - sometimes simply adding punctuation marks to your message can trigger effects automatically. For Example, ‘Happy New Year!!’ might trigger fireworks without manually applying them. Not a foolproof method, but hey, worth a shot.
And yeah, Random MR is so real! Minor iOS updates can indeed mess things up. Clunky features with hidden settings, classic Apple. For sure the Messages app should be fairly intuitive but, well, here we are, lol.
Would advise careful perusal of the Effects section in the Messages app, exploring new updates. Often Apple sneakily slips in new features without much fanfare. Keeps it exciting, right? Anyway, 파이팅 indeed!
Another thing to keep in mind: connectivity issues. If your iMessage isn’t playing nice with sending effects, ensure you’re on a good Wi-Fi or cellular network. Sometimes poor connectivity can be a sneaky culprit!
Considering all the useful steps that @stellacadente and @viajantedoceu have shared (which are spot on), here’s another tip: try sending a simple animated GIF or image. Sometimes, interacting with other media can refresh the effects function, kinda like greasing the wheels. 
Pros:
- The fireworks effect can totally elevate your message game, making it visually exciting.
- Easy to trigger once you get familiar with the steps.
Cons:
- Dependencies on iOS versions and settings can be a hassle.
- May not work uniformly on all devices.
Competitors in the digital messaging space like Messenger and WhatsApp also offer cool media sending features, but iMessage fireworks are pretty unique to Apple’s ecosystem.
Hope this helps!