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iMessages will not turn back on

I’m trying to figure out why my iMessage will not turn back on . I have reset everything .


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iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 16, 2022 5:42 PM

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Nov 19, 2022 11:52 AM in response to quad113

Hello quad113,


To help resolve this issue, complete the steps in the following guide for when you're having issues activating iMessage: If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support


It can take up to 24 hours to activate. Be sure to follow the steps under "Still not activated after a day?", if needed:


Still not activated after a day? 

It might take up to 24 hours to activate iMessage and FaceTime. If the issue continues after 24 hours, follow these steps:

1. Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
2. If you're using an iPhone, contact your carrier to make sure that you can send and receive SMS messages.
3. Make sure you can send and receive SMS. If a prompt appears stating "Your carrier may charge for SMS messages used to activate FaceTime and iMessage", tap "OK" to allow possible SMS charges.
4. Contact Apple Support.


Let us know how it goes.


Take care!


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