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imessaging activation error. I have tried everything and still can't use phone number for imessaging. I just got new phone and switched carriers yesterday. Port transfer was successful. I've done everything that it says to do when this happens and still nothing. HELP!
iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 16
In India we have to wait for 24 hours after the Mobile Number Porting is approved, completed and activated. SMS servcies begins exactly after 24 hours.
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.
In India we have to wait for 24 hours after the Mobile Number Porting is approved, completed and activated. SMS servcies begins exactly after 24 hours.
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.
imessage activation error
