How to Fix Stickers Not Working in Messages App on iPhone

Stickers on the iPhone make conversations more lively and funnier. Sometimes, however, these stickers may not work on the Messages app. This could be due to a bug in the Messages app or the iOS build if you have installed a beta version of the operating system on the iPhone.

Even the low power or low data mode enabled on the iPhone will limit its features. Due to this, you may not create or send stickers on the Messages app. Random bugs can often create glitches in various system apps and their features. This guide has explained some troubleshooting tips to help you fix the problem.

Top Ways to Fix Stickers Not Working in Messages App on iOS

Follow these fixes and get your conversations in the Messages app interesting with stickers.

1. Force Close Messages App and Relaunch

Sometimes, a simple fix such as force-closing the affected application can instantly fix its bugs. You may try that with the Messages app.

1. If you have an iPhone with a home button, double-tap it to launch the Recent Apps.
2. Users with an iPhone without a home button can swipe up from the bottom of the screen to launch the Recent Apps.
3. Go to the Messages app card and swipe it up. That will force close the Messages app.
   
4. Wait a few seconds and launch the Messages app from the app store.
5. Try accessing your chats and send a sticker in the message.

2. Disable and Re-enable iMessage

If one or more features of the Messages app are unresponsive, turn off the iMessage and re-enable it. That should fix the issue with the live stickers in iOS.

1. Launch the iPhone Settings app.
2. Go to Messages and access the settings.
3. Scroll to iMessage and turn it off by tapping the toggle switch beside it.
   
4. Wait a few seconds before you re-enable the iMessage by following the same steps.

3. Create and Re-send the Sticker

It may be a random bug causing the glitch in the Messages app stickers. Delete the existing sticker and create a new one.

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Access the chat where you want to use a sticker.
3. Tap the + icon beside the text field.
4. Select Stickers.
5. Long press on the sticker and tap on Delete from the menu.
   
6. Press the + icon and create a new sticker.
7. Send the sticker in the chat.
   

If you cannot send the sticker or create it again, follow the other fixes I have mentioned.

4. Turn off the Low Power Mode

Users may not notice that battery usage is restricted when the low-power mode is active. This also affects various features of iOS applications. Turn off the low-power mode on your iPhone to rule out the role of low-power mode in stopping you from using the stickers.

1. Go to the iPhone Settings.
2. Tap on Battery.
3. Press the toggle switch next to Low Power Mode to turn it off.
   
4. Now, switch to the Messages app and check if you can send the stickers.

5. Install iOS Update

If you use beta versions of iOS, you are most likely to experience bugs on the system and apps on it. Apple keeps pushing new iOS updates regularly. Watch out for those updates and install them when they drop.

1. Launch the iPhone Settings app.
2. Go to General > Software Update.
3. If a new iOS update is available, tap on Update Now. The installation will start.
   

After the iPhone restarts, open the Messages app and access any chat. Try sending a live sticker in the conversations to check if the feature is working.

6. Disable the Low Data Mode

When a limitation has been put on the use of data, it restricts various features of the iPhone apps. To overcome that, turn off the low data mode.

1. Access the Settings of your iPhone.
2. Go to Cellular > Primary Number.
3. Scroll to Low Data Mode and turn off the feature by tapping the toggle switch.
   

7. Reset the iPhone

Resetting the iPhone should be the last resort in case other troubleshooting tips fail in making the stickers feature functional on the Messages app. A factory reset will wipe out all the data on your iPhone clean. So, backup your important data to the iCloud or your PC.

To reset the iPhone,

1. Open the iPhone Settings app.
2. Go to General.
3. Scroll to Transfer or Reset iPhone.
   
4. Tap on Reset.
5. Select Reset All Settings.
   
6. Provide the passcode of your iPhone when asked to confirm the action.

Bottom Line

Get over that dry spell of texting with your friends and start using the live stickers feature now available on iOS 17. It will make the conversation more happening and engaging. If the stickers are not working on your iPhone, follow the fixes provided in this guide and make the feature functional again.