iMessages activation error, verifying phone number

When I toggle on iMessages, it pops up with activation error. When I select “send and receive”, it does not allow me to pick my phone number. And it shows the words “verifying…” right next to my listed phone number.


tried rebooting, toggle in and off, reset network, verified my number in cloud and iPhone- I don’t know what to do.

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 26, 2023 10:59 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jul 26, 2023 1:55 PM

mdiaz007 wrote:

When I toggle on iMessages, it pops up with activation error. When I select “send and receive”, it does not allow me to pick my phone number. And it shows the words “verifying…” right next to my listed phone number.

tried rebooting, toggle in and off, reset network, verified my number in cloud and iPhone- I don’t know what to do.

follow all steps here If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 26, 2023 1:55 PM in response to mdiaz007

mdiaz007 wrote:

When I toggle on iMessages, it pops up with activation error. When I select “send and receive”, it does not allow me to pick my phone number. And it shows the words “verifying…” right next to my listed phone number.

tried rebooting, toggle in and off, reset network, verified my number in cloud and iPhone- I don’t know what to do.

follow all steps here If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

iMessages activation error, verifying phone number

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.