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iMessages no longer sends or receives; not activated after email address removed

In error, I deleted my email address from “Send & Receive” in iMessages, leaving just my phone #. Now I can’t send or receive, no option to add the address back, just spinning wheel. Now I have “waiting for activation” with no S & R ability. +24 hours.

iPhone X

Posted on Oct 20, 2022 10:41 AM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2022 11:12 AM

Gytram wrote:

In error, I deleted my email address from “Send & Receive” in iMessages, leaving just my phone #. Now I can’t send or receive, no option to add the address back, just spinning wheel. Now I have “waiting for activation” with no S & R ability. +24 hours.

Follow ALL steps here If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

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Oct 20, 2022 11:12 AM in response to Gytram

Gytram wrote:

In error, I deleted my email address from “Send & Receive” in iMessages, leaving just my phone #. Now I can’t send or receive, no option to add the address back, just spinning wheel. Now I have “waiting for activation” with no S & R ability. +24 hours.

Follow ALL steps here If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

iMessages no longer sends or receives; not activated after email address removed

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