iMessage not getting activated after trying all options. Any advise

There are few steps you can take care before calling carrier.

1> Update

your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

• If you have an iPhone 8 or higher, you

can update to 16.4.1

Go to Settings > General > Software

Update.

This link will show you how to update your

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

This link will show you how to update using

your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support

2 >

Remove Any VPN app if you are using.

Check for VPN or any Parental App or Security App. Remove if you have any. Check In Settings>General > VPN and Device Management> VPN not COnnecteed > Remove if any

3> Turn off wifi, Turn off iMessage, and Facetime. Restart your phone. Settings> MEssages > Turn on messages using cellular data. Do the same for Facetime too.

Follow> If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support (CA)

4> Contact the carrier to see if your messaging service is active or not.