Javier639 Author

Level 1

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iMessage activation unsuccessful on iPhone

Okay so my iMessages randomly stopped working last night i tried every trick in the book and it still wont turn on “activation unsuccessful”

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Original Title: iMessage

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 20, 2025 12:47 PM

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Jun 20, 2025 1:51 PM in response to Javier639

Hello!

Follow the instructions here: If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support

Good luck!

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