iMessage 有时会存档或隐藏您在对话中收到的媒体文件,尤其是在将它们同步到 iCloud 后。隐藏(Hidden)文件被替换为“点击(Tap)下载”占位符。
通常,当您选择“点击(Tap)下载”时,消息(Messages)应用程序应显示隐藏的照片/视频。如果点击“点击(Tap)下载”时没有任何反应,请尝试以下故障排除步骤。本教程还介绍了在Mac(Mac)无法显示或下载 iMessage 照片/视频
时尝试的修复方法。

1. 解决互联网连接问题(Internet Connection Issue)
在互联网连接速度较慢时, “消息”(Messages)应用程序可能无法下载媒体文件。如果您在 iPhone 或 iPad 上使用移动/蜂窝数据,请切换到 Wi-Fi 网络。我们还建议您将设备切换至飞行模式或退出飞行模式。这将刷新您设备的连接(蜂窝或 Wi-Fi),并可能修复网络/互联网连接问题。
(Reboot)如果您无法通过Wi-Fi下载 iMessage 图片或视频,(Wi-Fi)请重新启动路由器。如果问题仍然存在,请重置路由器(Reset the router)、重置设备的网络设置或联系您的互联网服务提供商。
(Reset your device’s network settings)如果 iMessage 仍然在媒体文件上显示“点击(Tap)下载”占位符,
请重置设备的网络设置。
打开“设置”(Settings),前往General > Transfer或重置(Reset)iPhone” > Reset,然后点击“重置网络设置”(Reset Network Settings)。

输入 iPhone 的密码并选择重置网络设置(Reset Network Settings)以继续。

您可以通过“终端”(Terminal)、“Finder ”和“系统设置”(System Settings)或“系统(System) 偏好设置”(Preferences)重置 Mac 的网络设置。请参阅有关在 macOS 中重置网络设置的教程,(tutorial on resetting network settings in macOS)了解分步说明。
2.强制关闭(Force Close)并重新启动(Restart)消息应用(Messages App)程序
重新打开“消息”(Messages)应用程序可以使其再次正常工作。如果您的设备有互联网连接但不会下载或显示媒体文件,
请强制(Force)退出消息。(Messages)
iPhone/iPad 上的强制退出消息
- (Swipe)从屏幕底部向上滑动以打开应用程序切换器(App Switcher)。如果您的 iPhone/iPad 有“主页”(Home)按钮,请双击该按钮以打开“应用程序切换器”(App Switcher)。
- (Swipe)向上滑动消息(Messages)预览/卡片以关闭应用程序。

Mac 上的强制退出消息
- 选择菜单栏上的Apple徽标,然后选择(Apple)强制退出(Force Quit)。

这将打开“强制退出应用程序”窗口。Command + Option + Escape快捷键打开该窗口。
- 选择消息(Messages)和强制退出(Force Quit)按钮。

- (Select Force Quit)在弹出的确认窗口中再次
选择“强制退出”以继续。

重新打开消息并查看当您点击“(Reopen Messages)点击(Tap)下载”占位符
时应用程序是否加载图像/视频。
3. 将消息重新同步到 iCloud
重新启用 iMessage 的 iCloud 同步可以触发消息(Messages)应用程序下载隐藏/丢失的媒体文件。将您的 iPhone/iPad 或Mac连接到 Wi-Fi 网络,然后按照以下步骤操作。
重新启用 iMessage 的 iCloud 同步(iPhone 和 iPad)
- 打开“设置”(Settings)应用,点击您的Apple ID名称,然后选择 iCloud。
- (Tap Show All)点按“使用 iCloud 的应用程序”部分中的“
显示全部” 。

- 选择消息。
- 关闭(Toggle)“同步(Sync)此 iPhone”,然后在弹出窗口中
选择“禁用(Disable)并下载” 。(Download)

- 重新启用“同步(Sync)此 iPhone”并打开“消息”(Messages)应用程序。

您应该在屏幕底部看到“正在从 iCloud下载(Downloading) 消息”消息。(Messages)消息(Messages)应用程序应该自动下载丢失/隐藏的图片和视频,或者当您点击“点击下载(Download)”(Tap)时。
重新启用 iMessage 的 iCloud 同步 ( Mac )
- 打开“消息”(Messages)应用程序,选择菜单栏上的
“消息” ,然后选择“设置”。(Messages)

- 打开 iMessage 选项卡并选择“立即同步(Sync)”按钮。

等待几秒钟,检查是否可以查看 iMessage 对话中的图片和视频。如果图片/视频仍然隐藏,请在 iCloud 中重新启用 iMessage 同步(请参阅步骤 #4)。
- 取消选中启用 iCloud 中的消息复选框。

- 选择禁用此设备。

- 选中启用 iCloud 中的消息框。

等待(Wait)iMessage 从 iCloud 下载消息,然后检查是否可以查看隐藏的照片/视频。

4. 解决存储空间不足的问题
如果您的设备没有可用存储空间,“消息”将不会下载或保存照片或视频。如果您的设备显示存储空间不足通知,您必须释放存储空间才能下载 iMessage 照片或视频。
前往Settings > General > “iPad/iPhone 存储”,查看您的 iPhone/iPad 有多少可用存储空间。

如果您使用Mac,请前往System Settings > General,然后选择“存储”。

删除(Delete)不需要的应用程序/文件以释放您的 iPhone、iPad 或Mac存储空间。Emptying your Mac’s Bin/Trash还可以释放大量磁盘空间。您还可以使用第三方清理软件来查找并删除占用空间的文件——重复的照片、剩余文件、应用程序缓存等。
请参阅我们针对 iPhone/iPad 的最佳 Mac 清洁软件工具(best Mac cleaner software tools)和storage cleaners for iPhone/iPad的汇编。
5. 将 iMessage 重新连接到您的Apple ID
将 iMessage 帐户重新连接到设备可以帮助您重新访问“消息”(Messages)应用中的旧照片/视频。
将 iMessage 重新连接到Apple ID (iPhone/iPad)
- 前往Settings > Messages,然后点击选择“发送(Send)和接收”(Receive)。

- 轻点屏幕底部的Apple ID电子邮件地址,然后在弹出菜单中
选取“注销” 。(Sign Out)

- 接下来,轻点“将(Use)您的Apple ID用于 iMessage”,然后选择“登录(Sign)”或“使用(Use)其他Apple ID”。

- 如果出现提示,请提供您的Apple ID信息(电子邮件地址和密码)。
将 iMessage 重新连接到Apple ID ( Mac )
- 打开“消息”(Messages)应用程序,选择菜单栏上的
“消息” ,然后选择“设置”。(Messages)

- 打开 iMessage 选项卡,然后选择您的Apple ID电子邮件地址
旁边的“注销” 。(Sign Out)

- (Select Sign Out)在确认屏幕上
选择注销。

- 使用您的Apple ID(Apple ID)登录 iMessage ,然后检查是否可以查看 iMessage 对话中的照片/视频。

6. 重新启动您的设备
重新启动 iPhone、iPad 或Mac可以修复多个系统故障并释放内存以获得最佳性能。在重新启动设备之前
关闭所有打开的应用程序,以避免丢失未保存的数据。(Close)
7. 更新您的设备
iOS 和 macOS 更新有时包含消息(Messages)应用程序和其他故障应用程序/功能的错误修复。检查您的设备设置并安装适用于您的设备的软件更新。
转到Settings > General > Software Update,然后点击“下载(Download)并安装”(Install)。

前往System Settings > General > Software Update,然后点击立即更新(Update)或立即升级。

如果您的Mac运行 macOS Monterey或更早版本,请前往System Preferences > Software Update以更新其操作系统。
请注意,软件更新有时会破坏 iPhone/iPad 和Mac上的某些应用程序功能和系统功能。如果您发现“信息”在安装更新后停止下载图像/视频,则可以降级设备的操作系统。请参阅有关降级 macOS(downgrading macOS)和降级 iOS 的(downgrading iOS)教程,了解分步说明。
修复(Fix)iMessage媒体下载问题(Media Download Problems)
(Contact Apple Support)如果尝试上述修复后“信息”(Messages)未显示照片/视频,
请联系 Apple 支持或访问附近的Apple Store 。
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Usually, the Messages app should display hidden photos/videos when you select “Tap to Download.” Try the troubleshooting steps below if nothing happens when you tap “Tap to Download.” This tutorial also covers fixes to try if your Mac won’t display or download iMessage photos/videos.

1. Troubleshoot Internet Connection Issue
The Messages app might fail to download media files on a slow internet connection. Switch to a Wi-Fi network if you’re using mobile/cellular data on your iPhone or iPad. We also recommend putting your device in and out of airplane mode. That’ll refresh your device’s connection (cellular or Wi-Fi) and possibly fix network/internet connectivity issues.
Reboot your router if you can’t download iMessage pictures or videos on Wi-Fi. Reset the router, reset your device’s network settings, or contact your internet service provider if the issue persists.
Reset your device’s network settings if the iMessage still displays the “Tap to Download” placeholder on media files.
Open Settings, go to General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset, and tap Reset Network Settings.

Enter your iPhone’s passcode and select Reset Network Settings to proceed.

You can reset your Mac’s network settings via Terminal, Finder, and System Settings or System Preferences. Refer to our tutorial on resetting network settings in macOS for step-by-step instructions.
2. Force Close and Restart the Messages App
Reopening the Messages app can get it working correctly again. Force quit Messages if your device has an internet connection but won’t download or display media files.
Force Quit Messages on iPhone/iPad
- Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open the App Switcher. If your iPhone/iPad has a Home button, double-click the button to open the App Switcher.
- Swipe up on the Messages preview/card to close the app.

Force Quit Messages on Mac
- Select the Apple logo on the menu bar and select Force Quit.

That’ll open the “Force Quit Applications” window. You can also open the window using the Command + Option + Escape shortcut.
- Select Messages and the Force Quit button.

- Select Force Quit again on the confirmation pop-up to proceed.

Reopen Messages and see if the app loads images/videos when you tap the “Tap to Download” placeholder.
3. Re-Sync Messages to iCloud
Re-enabling iCloud synchronization for iMessage can trigger the Messages app to download hidden/missing media files. Connect your iPhone/iPad or Mac to a Wi-Fi network and follow the steps below.
Re-Enable iCloud Synchronization for iMessage (iPhone and iPad)
- Open the Settings app, tap your Apple ID name, and select iCloud.
- Tap Show All in the “Apps Using iCloud” section.

- Select Messages.
- Toggle off Sync this iPhone and select Disable and Download on the pop-up.

- Re-enable Sync this iPhone and open the Messages app.

You should see a “Downloading Messages from iCloud” message at the bottom of the screen. The Messages app should download missing/hidden pictures and videos automatically or when you tap “Tap to Download.”
Re-Enable iCloud Synchronization for iMessage (Mac)
- Open the Messages app, select Messages on the menu bar, and choose Settings.

- Open the iMessage tab and select the Sync Now button.

Wait a few seconds and check if you can view the pictures and videos in iMessage conversations. Re-enable iMessage synchronization (see step #4) in iCloud if pictures/videos remain hidden.
- Deselect the Enable Messages in iCloud checkbox.

- Select Disable This Device.

- Check the Enable Messages in iCloud box.

Wait for iMessage to download messages from iCloud and check if you can view hidden photos/videos.

4. Troubleshoot Low Storage Issues
Messages won’t download or save photos or videos if your device doesn’t have free storage space. If your device displays low storage notifications, you must free up storage space to download iMessage photos or videos.
Head to Settings > General > iPad/iPhone Storage to see how much free storage your iPhone/iPad has.

If you use a Mac, head to System Settings > General and select Storage.

Delete unneeded applications/files to free up your iPhone, iPad, or Mac storage space. Emptying your Mac’s Bin/Trash can also free up considerable disk space. You can also use third-party cleaning software to find and remove space-eating files—duplicate photos, leftover files, app cache, etc.
See our compilation of the best Mac cleaner software tools and storage cleaners for iPhone/iPad.
5. Reconnect iMessage to Your Apple ID
Reconnecting your iMessage account to your device can help you regain access to old photos/videos in the Messages app.
Reconnect iMessage to Apple ID (iPhone/iPad)
- Go to Settings > Messages and tap select Send & Receive.

- Tap the Apple ID email address at the bottom of the screen and choose Sign Out on the pop-up menu.

- Next, tap Use your Apple ID for iMessage and select Sign In or Use Other Apple ID.

- Provide your Apple ID information (email address and password) if prompted.
Reconnect iMessage to Apple ID (Mac)
- Open the Messages app, select Messages on the menu bar, and choose Settings.

- Open the iMessage tab and select Sign Out next to your Apple ID email address.

- Select Sign Out on the confirmation screen.

- Sign in to iMessage with your Apple ID and check if you can view photos/videos in iMessage conversations.

6. Restart Your Device
Rebooting your iPhone, iPad, or Mac can fix several system glitches and free up memory for optimum performance. Close any open app before rebooting your device to avoid losing unsaved data.
7. Update Your Device
iOS and macOS updates sometimes contain bug fixes for the Messages app and other malfunctioning apps/features. Check your device’s settings and install software updates available for your device.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update and tap Download and Install.

Head to System Settings > General > Software Update and tap Update Now or Upgrade Now.

If your Mac runs macOS Monterey or older, head to System Preferences > Software Update to update its operating system.
Note that software updates sometimes break some app features and system functionalities on iPhone/iPad and Mac. You could downgrade your device’s operating system if you notice Messages stopped downloading images/videos after installing an update. Refer to our tutorial on downgrading macOS and downgrading iOS for step-by-step instructions.
Fix iMessage Media Download Problems
Contact Apple Support or visit a nearby Apple Store if Messages doesn’t display photos/videos after trying the above fixes.