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iMessage stuck on verifying my phone number

When i first started using imessage, it was connected using my phone number. By mistake, i checked the imessage option off and when i turned it back on it does not verify my number. I can only use an e-mail address. i have reseted the network settings and iphone but it is still the same. i've tried all available solutions but nothing works.


iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 9, 2021 11:32 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2021 12:53 AM

Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) The agency who issued the SIM to you to know whether you have a SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS.



See the pic below


4 Step Process --> Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime (The order / sequence is very important)

  1. Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
  2. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
  3. Restart your device.
  4. Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on (Watch the GIF hereunder)


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Feb 10, 2021 12:53 AM in response to nikhildubey2021

Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) The agency who issued the SIM to you to know whether you have a SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS.



See the pic below


4 Step Process --> Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime (The order / sequence is very important)

  1. Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
  2. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
  3. Restart your device.
  4. Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on (Watch the GIF hereunder)


iMessage stuck on verifying my phone number

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