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Is it possible to use iMessage and FaceTime on an iPhone without activating any carrier service? In other words, I would like to use the iPhone over WiFi only, similar to how an iPod works. Hoping to let my child use an older iPhone without adding that phone to cellular service.
iPhone 6s
What does it mean to “activate the iPhone”? Something I can do in settings or do I have to call Apple or a cellular carrier?
What does it mean to “activate the iPhone”? Something I can do in settings or do I have to call Apple or a cellular carrier?
See especially step 3 here.
Of course, we don't know what state your iPhone is left in ... how long ago you used it, what happened since, etc.
You will have to activate the iPhone, which requires a SIM card. Once activated, cellular service is not required to use either iMessage or FaceTime.
iMessage and FaceTime without carrier service
