RCS waiting activation after upgrading to iPhone 16 Pro Max

Someone please help I upgraded my phone today to iPhone 16 pro max and now all of a sudden I’m not getting any group messages that has an android in it and my RCS said waiting activation.. I called my phone carrier and they couldn’t do anything besides create a ticket and get back to me.. does anyone have any ideas I have tried everything



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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 26, 2025 5:10 PM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2025 7:00 PM

I was having the same issue. What resolved it immediately was disabling my third party VPN (PIA)—make sure you toggle “connect on demand” OFF. Otherwise it’ll keep restarting after you turn off the VPN.

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