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Activation of Imessager and FaceTime

Activation unsuccessful on iMessage and FaceTime. Contacted Apple. Tried everything. Please help. I can’t send any messages at all.

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 10, 2023 4:22 PM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2023 7:36 PM

If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime read this support article --> If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

- Note the sections at the bottom about "Still not activated...?" and "Get more help."

If you still have questions or problems:

Refer to this document for ways to contact Apple ➞ Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support

Select your country (also look for "other" regions), then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.

or:

Contact Apple for support and service by telephone ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

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