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Solution to iMessage Activation

when I’m trying to sign in my Apple ID to iMessages saying an error occurred during the activation

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 4, 2023 10:40 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2023 4:09 PM

Thoroughly follow the support steps at If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support

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Solution to iMessage Activation

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