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iMessage does not connect

Error on adding the phone number to allow for sms texting

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 4, 2023 2:18 PM

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Posted on Mar 4, 2023 2:35 PM

Set up imessage and facetime after change of number.

Settings, Messages, Turn off iMessage

Settings, Face Time, Turn off Face Time

Restart the phone.

Settings, Messages, Turn on iMessage, SMS, MMS

Settings, Messages, send & Receive, Start new conversations from, select your Apple ID which should now be there.

Settings, Face Time, Turn on Face Time

If you still can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch read this:

If you have activation problems see here

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