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iMessage activation

Not letting me receive messages from my number

iPhone 12

Posted on Aug 26, 2023 4:41 AM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2023 4:50 AM

On an Apple mobile device go to:

Settings > iMessage

and turn on.

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."

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