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iMessage error in activation.

So recently I got a new phone number and my main way of messaging people is iMessage, anytime I try to connect them it says error. I have waited over 24 hours since I put in my sim for it to activate on its own but even that isn't working. I signed out of my Apple ID and signed back in, removed the sim and put it back in, checked I had all the right settings and newest updates, turned iMessage on and off, restarted my phone and checked all of the relevant settings again. I am lost and Would please like help. PLEASE. Thank you

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 2:25 AM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2022 10:21 AM

See the Apple Support article(s) below.

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

If you can’t turn on or sign in to 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 forced restart. See the section towards the end of the article.

Reset Device. -

If necessary

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. *

If you still have problems, have someone else attempt to sign in using their Apple

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Jan 7, 2022 10:21 AM in response to Ana_morris06

See the Apple Support article(s) below.

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

If you can’t turn on or sign in to 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 forced restart. See the section towards the end of the article.

Reset Device. -

If necessary

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. *

If you still have problems, have someone else attempt to sign in using their Apple

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