Unable to activate FaceTime and iMessage

i am unable to activate iMessage and FaceTime. It’s showing “ waiting for activation”


please help me to successfully activate my iMessage and FaceTime.

iPhone 13

Posted on Apr 2, 2023 1:40 AM

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Apr 5, 2023 2:49 PM in response to Prakashchhotaray761

Hi Prakashchhotaray761,


The article If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime covers how to verify device settings and restart the process. If you have seen this message for more than 24 hours after reinitiating the services, this section would apply:


"Still not activated after a day? 

It might take up to 24 hours to activate iMessage and FaceTime. If the issue continues after 24 hours, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
  2. If you're using an iPhone, contact your carrier to make sure that you can send and receive SMS messages.
  3. Make sure you can send and receive SMS. If a prompt appears stating "Your carrier may charge for SMS messages used to activate FaceTime and iMessage", tap "OK" to allow possible SMS charges.
  4. Contact Apple Support."


Regards.

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