Tried to send message but I got error which says “Cannot send message iMessage needs to be enabled “

How can I fix that please

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 13, 2023 8:18 AM

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Jul 13, 2023 8:25 AM in response to Lavishmoore

Hi there


Try and follow these steps to see if the issues persist


  • Try to restart your iPhone or iPad.
  • Check your network connection. To send a message as iMessage or MMS, you need a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. To send an SMS message, you need cellular network connection. If you turn on Wi-Fi Calling, you can send SMS messages over Wi-Fi.
  • Check with your carrier to see if the type of message you’re trying to send, like MMS or SMS, is supported.
  • If you’re trying to send group MMS messages on an iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on MMS Messaging. If you don't see an option to turn on MMS Messaging or Group Messaging on your iPhone, then your carrier might not support this feature.
  • Make sure that your device has enough space to receive images and videos.
  • Make sure that you entered the correct phone number or email address for the contact.


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Tried to send message but I got error which says “Cannot send message iMessage needs to be enabled “

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