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iMessage activation error

How do you activate your number on you new iPhone? Everytime I try to choose my phone number it always shows an error. Please help fix this

Posted on Jun 12, 2021 9:43 PM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2021 9:47 AM

You need to change/add the number on your Apple ID. You may have to add the new number before you can remove the old number. After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync. Before trying to make the change, sign out of Messages/FaceTime on all devices/computers.


Apple ID - Manage  


Messages or FaceTime - Add or remove your phone number

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Jun 13, 2021 9:47 AM in response to IkennaObi

You need to change/add the number on your Apple ID. You may have to add the new number before you can remove the old number. After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync. Before trying to make the change, sign out of Messages/FaceTime on all devices/computers.


Apple ID - Manage  


Messages or FaceTime - Add or remove your phone number

iMessage activation error

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