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iMessage failed phone numbers activation

I’m waited 5 days since I buy the iPhone and iMessage still didn’t activate. I have try all advices to resolve this incident, but nothing works.

iPhone 11, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 10, 2020 1:52 PM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2020 2:27 PM

Hello maslianko, 


Based on your post it appears you’re having trouble activating iMessage on your iPhone. Is that right? There is a great resources available that can help. 


Have you tried activating on different networks?

Does the issue continue activating over your cellular data?


Are you able to send standard text as expected? Standard text will be sent with green text bubbles. If you’re unable to send these text, you’ll want to reach out to your carrier to report the issue.


Also, take a look at all the steps listed in the article below. If you continue to run into complications, you can reach out to Apple Support directly.


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

Contact Apple Support


Warm Regards.

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Jun 13, 2020 2:27 PM in response to maslianko

Hello maslianko, 


Based on your post it appears you’re having trouble activating iMessage on your iPhone. Is that right? There is a great resources available that can help. 


Have you tried activating on different networks?

Does the issue continue activating over your cellular data?


Are you able to send standard text as expected? Standard text will be sent with green text bubbles. If you’re unable to send these text, you’ll want to reach out to your carrier to report the issue.


Also, take a look at all the steps listed in the article below. If you continue to run into complications, you can reach out to Apple Support directly.


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

Contact Apple Support


Warm Regards.

iMessage failed phone numbers activation

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