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JojoB1973 Author

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iMessages say it won’t activate how to fix

Just updated my phone and now I can’t receive or send text. It sends me to my control panel. Under messages is say waiting to activate. That was two days ago. How do I fix this so I can get messages?

Posted on Oct 18, 2022 12:09 AM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Oct 18, 2022 12:14 AM

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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