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My number isn’t working with iMessages it says it’s activation then it’s says activation unsuccessful

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 1, 2021 7:45 AM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2021 9:26 AM

Have you added the number to your Apple ID?


See the Apple Support article(s) below.


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


Some things you can try. Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.


Try a restart.


Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch         


Try a forced restart.


Reset Device.      


If necessary


Hard reset.        


Do a backup and try a factory reset. Then restore from your backup.


Restore to Factory setting.      


Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup.      

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Jan 1, 2021 9:26 AM in response to JJJAnnie0091

Have you added the number to your Apple ID?


See the Apple Support article(s) below.


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


Some things you can try. Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.


Try a restart.


Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch         


Try a forced restart.


Reset Device.      


If necessary


Hard reset.        


Do a backup and try a factory reset. Then restore from your backup.


Restore to Factory setting.      


Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup.      

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