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User profile for user: pandu27
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Couldn't activate iMessage and FaceTime

I couldnt activate imessage and facetime i have tried several times but still the problem is same


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iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 1, 2023 10:43 PM

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User profile for user: SravanKrA
SravanKrA
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Dec 1, 2023 10:48 PM in response to pandu27

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number

  1. First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled for at least One SMS*** with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you
  2. If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One international SMS*** Only)
  3. If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...



*** You may not have an SMS plan (Domestic and international) enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.


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