I have a new 14 and can’t get iMessage to activate. When I first started troubleshooting “send as SMS” was an option. Now, it’s not there anymore. Is this a carrier issue? Why did it disappear when I started changing settings related to iMessage? Btw, there is no block on my account as I’ve already reached out to support for help with this issue.
iPhone 14 Pro
Hi KaylaMarie258,
For help with activating iMessage, you'll need to be sure you can send regular SMS text messages to assist with the activation process. Test the steps below found in the article here: If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime
"Check your device settings
If the issue continues, complete a normal restart of your iPhone and test. If the issue remains and your carrier shows you should have SMS text messages enabled on your account, reach out to Apple Support directly to further assist.
Contact - Official Apple Support
Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
Best.
Hi KaylaMarie258,
For help with activating iMessage, you'll need to be sure you can send regular SMS text messages to assist with the activation process. Test the steps below found in the article here: If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime
"Check your device settings
If the issue continues, complete a normal restart of your iPhone and test. If the issue remains and your carrier shows you should have SMS text messages enabled on your account, reach out to Apple Support directly to further assist.
Contact - Official Apple Support
Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
Best.
SMS option missing
