Why is my iMessage not working with my Apple ID?

Unable to use Apple id


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iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 6, 2024 2:47 AM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2024 7:13 AM

What is happening when you're trying to use iMessage with your Apple ID.


Please try this


Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime

  1. Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
  2. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
  3. Restart your iPhone.
  4. Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on.

If your phone number still doesn’t have a check next to it in Settings after 24 hours

It might take up to 24 hours for your carrier to verify your phone number with Apple. Contact your carrier to make sure that you can send and receive SMS messages and wait up to 24 hours after you try the troubleshooting steps above.

If iMessage is on and a spinning gear appears next to your phone number, your device automatically attempts to verify your phone number. There is no need to repeatedly turn iMessage off and on.


See this link for further reference


If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support


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Apr 6, 2024 7:13 AM in response to Maleefah

What is happening when you're trying to use iMessage with your Apple ID.


Please try this


Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime

  1. Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
  2. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
  3. Restart your iPhone.
  4. Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on.

If your phone number still doesn’t have a check next to it in Settings after 24 hours

It might take up to 24 hours for your carrier to verify your phone number with Apple. Contact your carrier to make sure that you can send and receive SMS messages and wait up to 24 hours after you try the troubleshooting steps above.

If iMessage is on and a spinning gear appears next to your phone number, your device automatically attempts to verify your phone number. There is no need to repeatedly turn iMessage off and on.


See this link for further reference


If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support


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