i have an iPhone 16 pro max withh iOS 18.6.2 and constantly my iMessage goes off! Sometimes switch it on and off works , but after some time goes off again. I have done everything and follow all steps that I found on internet and nothing works. That issue came after latest update to 18.6.2 Is there anything else I can do?
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original Title: iMessage doesn’t work
iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18
If you are using a prepaid SIM card, the message may get deactivated each time your prepaid validity ends or your balance runs out. When the plan renews or you top up, the SIM may temporarily lose network service or the ability to send/receive SMS, which iMessage relies on for activation. As a result, iMessage may switch off automatically and then attempt to reactivate once your prepaid service is restored.
To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number
*** You may not have an SMS plan (Domestic & International) enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc. does not provide SMS services.
If you are using a prepaid SIM card, the message may get deactivated each time your prepaid validity ends or your balance runs out. When the plan renews or you top up, the SIM may temporarily lose network service or the ability to send/receive SMS, which iMessage relies on for activation. As a result, iMessage may switch off automatically and then attempt to reactivate once your prepaid service is restored.
To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number
*** You may not have an SMS plan (Domestic & 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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I’m not blaming any update, I’m just stating that issue came after the update and that’s a fact. I’m using a SIM card and is not prepaid, it’s based on a monthly plan with unlimited sms. Right now after 59 times switching on and off iMessage starts working. So the issue is with the software. I do have checked my email and my phone number for iMessage.
iMessage keeps turning off on iPhone 16 Pro Max with iOS 18.6.2
