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My message is not working

My message is not working


iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Aug 25, 2021 5:44 PM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2021 6:18 PM

What about Messages isn't working? What happens when you try to use Messages? Error message(s)?


See the Apple Support article(s) below.


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


If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch    *


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.      *


Restore - If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.   *


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

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Aug 25, 2021 6:18 PM in response to corbin135

What about Messages isn't working? What happens when you try to use Messages? Error message(s)?


See the Apple Support article(s) below.


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


If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch    *


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.      *


Restore - If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.   *


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

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