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My iMessage is not working - says verifying

Posted on Mar 7, 2023 7:55 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2023 8:04 AM

It may take some time before iMessages registers your number and email. You can try to reset the process.


Go to: Settings → Messages → disable iMessages. Restart your iPhone and go back and activate again and wait.

Remember you must have an active SIM card before the number can be registered.


You can find more useful information here:

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


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Mar 7, 2023 8:04 AM in response to Nadine1984

It may take some time before iMessages registers your number and email. You can try to reset the process.


Go to: Settings → Messages → disable iMessages. Restart your iPhone and go back and activate again and wait.

Remember you must have an active SIM card before the number can be registered.


You can find more useful information here:

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


Mar 7, 2023 7:58 AM in response to Nadine1984

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS*** with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS*** Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...



*** You may not have an SMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.



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