I recently switched out my SIM (moved out of country) and now I’m unable to send iMessages. The phone says awaiting activation in the messaging area. Both my old and current number appear... How do I get this to work?
iPhone XS, iOS 13
Sign out of iMessage in Settings->Messages->Send & Receive->Apple ID then sign back in. Activation requires an SMS be sent to an Apple server. This SMS may have a cost if the carrier you are using does not support iMessage activation.
See here for more details: If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support
Sign out of iMessage in Settings->Messages->Send & Receive->Apple ID then sign back in. Activation requires an SMS be sent to an Apple server. This SMS may have a cost if the carrier you are using does not support iMessage activation.
See here for more details: If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support
To remove the old number, you need to change the number on your Apple ID. After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync. Before trying to make the change, sign out of Messages/FaceTime.
How do I continue iMessaging with a new SIM?
