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iMessage not working. Not seeing how to enable it in settings.

I’m trying to send a text and recording a message that iMessage is not enabled and I’m not seeing an option to toggle it on in Settings.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 3, 2023 7:42 AM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2023 11:13 PM

Hi Andrea_Nichelle

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community


Re: "iMessage : Not seeing how to enable it in settings".


We do not know which iOS version you are using in order to help:

The article below is for iOS 16, or you can choose an earlier iOS version at the top of the article for accuracy.

Try: How to: Set up Messages on iPhone - Apple Support


Re: "iMessage not working".


Troubleshooting: What to do: If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If needed:

Messages support website: (info. / support / contact via online chat / phone / email etc).

Messages for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Sep 3, 2023 11:13 PM in response to Andrea_Nichelle

Hi Andrea_Nichelle

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community


Re: "iMessage : Not seeing how to enable it in settings".


We do not know which iOS version you are using in order to help:

The article below is for iOS 16, or you can choose an earlier iOS version at the top of the article for accuracy.

Try: How to: Set up Messages on iPhone - Apple Support


Re: "iMessage not working".


Troubleshooting: What to do: If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If needed:

Messages support website: (info. / support / contact via online chat / phone / email etc).

Messages for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

iMessage not working. Not seeing how to enable it in settings.

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