I keep getting an error message when trying to use iMessage on my daughters new iPod. It will not let me log in.

My daughter just got a new iPod for Christmas. When I try to log in to send an iMessage I keep getting an error, iMessage activation failed. When I look it up all I see is to turn messaging off and on , but that isn’t an option.

iPod, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 25, 2019 1:05 PM

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Dec 25, 2019 2:53 PM in response to maisyn2010

Hello,

Please refer to the following Apple Support document.

If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

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