iMessages activation unsuccessful
Why is this happening? I previously got a text from my own number and now this is happening for FaceTime and iMessages
iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16
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Hi Ace2003,
Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities! To resolve this error with iMessage, follow the steps below from the article If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime:
"Check your device settings
- Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network.
- If you're using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this SMS.
- Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and make sure that your time zone is set correctly.
Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime
- Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
- Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
- Restart your device:
- Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on."
It may take up to 24 hours to activate. If you're still getting an error message, follow the steps in the linked article above under the section "Still not activated after a day?".
Cheers!