How to use iMessage without a activated sim card
I haven’t activated my sim card and im trying to use iMessage but its stuck on saying waiting for activation. I dont know how to get it to work. Pls help
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Hello kinfe12,
Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If iMessages is failing to activate, let's try these steps to ensure you're using your Apple ID as opposed to a phone number since there is no cell service, and follow these steps.
If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support
"Check your device settingsMake sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. If you're using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this SMS.Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and make sure that your time zone is set correctly.
Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTimeGo to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.Restart your device:iPhoneiPadiPod touchTurn iMessage and FaceTime back on.
Still not activated after a day? It might take up to 24 hours to activate iMessage and FaceTime. If the issue continues after 24 hours, follow these steps:Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.If you're using an iPhone, contact your carrier to make sure that you can send and receive SMS messages.If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS.Contact Apple Support."
Cheers!