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my new phone won't download texts...the iMessages have been paused

Hello,


I got a new phone yesterday and my iMessage texts are not downloading or working. It keeps saying "plug in your device and connect to wifi." I am plugged in and connected to my wifi


iPhone XS

Posted on Mar 8, 2022 7:10 AM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2022 8:55 PM

Hi nell198,


Try going to Settings  > Messages.

Turn on iMessage.


Can you send and receive texts now ?

_________________________________________


If you still need help:

Apple Support have an article online that may help:


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

_______________________________________

If nothing so far has helped:

:

Try reaching out to Apple Messages Support ...

Scroll to the "Get Support" link at bottom right on the webpage that opens from the link below.


Messages for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac - Official Apple Support


Or

Apple phone numbers around the world

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 8, 2022 8:55 PM in response to nell198

Hi nell198,


Try going to Settings  > Messages.

Turn on iMessage.


Can you send and receive texts now ?

_________________________________________


If you still need help:

Apple Support have an article online that may help:


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

_______________________________________

If nothing so far has helped:

:

Try reaching out to Apple Messages Support ...

Scroll to the "Get Support" link at bottom right on the webpage that opens from the link below.


Messages for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac - Official Apple Support


Or

Apple phone numbers around the world

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


All the best :-)

my new phone won't download texts...the iMessages have been paused

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