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Regarding FaceTime and IMessage

Since I have bought my new apple Iphone 13 (25 days approx) I have been facing issues related to FaceTime and IMessage


I cannot activate my FaceTime and IMessage from my phone. Firstly it showed “Waiting for Activation” and then when I restarted my phone it started showing that “error in activating your FaceTime/IMessage “. Can anybody please guide me through this

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 2, 2022 8:48 AM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2022 4:44 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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Jul 2, 2022 4:44 PM in response to AkashPatel19

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 ...


Regarding FaceTime and IMessage

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