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My iMessage won't turn on and the button keeps sliding back


It's really weird, I tried to update it to the latest iOS version 15.5 as well but it still doesn't work. I try to turn on the iMessage button in settings but it keeps sliding back off..


unfortunately I can not share a screen recording here so I can't show what it looks like but basically I just try to turn on iMessage by sliding the button to the right but it keeps popping back..




Posted on Jun 12, 2022 2:17 PM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2022 2:18 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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Jun 12, 2022 2:18 PM in response to silkymooncake

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 ...


My iMessage won't turn on and the button keeps sliding back

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