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After an update I cannot open messages

iMessage and FaceTime are asking for my Apple ID after an update but won’t allow me to log in

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Jan 15, 2021 10:56 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2021 11:38 AM

What happens when you try? Error message(s)?


Messages Troubleshooting.   


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 15, 2021 11:38 AM in response to TLFINKE69

What happens when you try? Error message(s)?


Messages Troubleshooting.   


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.      

After an update I cannot open messages

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