iMessage and Facetime “Waiting for activation”

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iMessage and Facetime “Waiting for activation”

My iMessage and Facetime suddenly got stuck on “waiting for activation” for almost 24 hours and i have tried some solutions I saw online.

I’ve tried turning them both off and on again, I’ve reset my network settings. I have also out of iCloud, proceeded to turn iMessage and Facetime off, switched my phone off for a couple of minutes.

I am completely stumped on what else to do. Is anyone else having this problem too? Please note that this is NOT a new device and I have been using both of these features for quite some time now.

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Dec 29, 2020 8:04 PM

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ChrisJ4203

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Dec 29, 2020 8:19 PM in response to reece026

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

Also, understand that for every time you try and activate it, the 24 hour timer resets. Try to activate it, and if after trying all the steps listed, including waiting for 24 hours without clicking on anything else, you need to contact Apple Support. The link is in the support document.

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ChrisJ4203

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Dec 29, 2020 8:54 PM in response to reece026

Here you go, Get Support

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ChrisJ4203

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Dec 30, 2020 4:31 PM in response to reece026

You're welcome. Sorry, but we have no control over the choices. Try using the chat option or use the phone number for Apple Support in your location.

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reece026 Author

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Dec 29, 2020 8:23 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Thank you for your help! I’ve been trying to find the support document but I wind up being directed to the only two options available for me in my region. I have yet to find the link but if it is possible for you to paste it here, I would greatly appreciate it.

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reece026 Author

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Dec 30, 2020 9:35 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

Keep getting redirected back to these only two options but thank you so very much for your help!

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iMessage and Facetime “Waiting for activation”

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