iMessage issues an error occurred why activate

i need solution to my iMessage saying an error occurred why activate since 5 months ago now and I really need it to be activated

Posted on Jan 12, 2026 2:40 AM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2026 3:05 AM

do all 8 steps here, don't miss any out


1.    Settings, Apps, Messages,


2.    turn off iMessage   


3.    Settings, Apps, Facetime,


4.    Turn off Facetime,   


5.    Power down the phone


6.    Turn on the phone again 


7.    Settings, Apps, Messages, turn on iMessage, (wait a moment til it activates)


8.    Settings, Apps, Facetime, turn on Facetime


At the end ensure that your number and email appear in your send/receive addresses in those settings

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Jan 12, 2026 3:05 AM in response to amytyp

do all 8 steps here, don't miss any out


1.    Settings, Apps, Messages,


2.    turn off iMessage   


3.    Settings, Apps, Facetime,


4.    Turn off Facetime,   


5.    Power down the phone


6.    Turn on the phone again 


7.    Settings, Apps, Messages, turn on iMessage, (wait a moment til it activates)


8.    Settings, Apps, Facetime, turn on Facetime


At the end ensure that your number and email appear in your send/receive addresses in those settings

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