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iMessage

My phone number will not stay selected for iMessage. Before it would forever load and not connect and now it connects then automatically deselects. I’ve had so much trouble with the iPhone 13 and I’ve only had it for a week. Can anyone help me out?

Posted on May 24, 2022 12:14 PM

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Posted on May 24, 2022 12:15 PM

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


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May 24, 2022 12:15 PM in response to Muffin98

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


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