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imessage app not working

how do i fix this ? my messages are going green and it wont deliver. i know im not blocked or the other person has an android, it just randomly started doing this. any ideas? It also says verifying when I go to messages in settings, it never gets verified. (pictures below)

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 9, 2023 3:09 PM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2023 3:35 PM

You have no signal on your iPhone. Yes, you have Wi-Fi, but not Cellular connection, which is required to send normal Text Messages. You can see it says SOS at the top, above your signal bar next to your Wi-Fi icon.


Try restarting your iPhone, and remember to enter the PIN code for your SIM/eSIM card when it turns on again, so that the phone can connect to your carrier's network. If you still cannot get a signal, you must contact your carrier.


You can find more useful information here:

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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Mar 9, 2023 3:35 PM in response to fwpassive

You have no signal on your iPhone. Yes, you have Wi-Fi, but not Cellular connection, which is required to send normal Text Messages. You can see it says SOS at the top, above your signal bar next to your Wi-Fi icon.


Try restarting your iPhone, and remember to enter the PIN code for your SIM/eSIM card when it turns on again, so that the phone can connect to your carrier's network. If you still cannot get a signal, you must contact your carrier.


You can find more useful information here:

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Mar 9, 2023 6:51 PM in response to fwpassive

Hehe yes, I'm sure of that. However, contact your carrier anyway so that you can find a solution so that you can get your SIM card opened again.

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