iMessage showing an activation error

My iMessage not working it keep saying an error has occurred while trying to active it


iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 28, 2026 7:54 PM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2026 6:45 PM

Re: "iMessage showing an activation error :

My iMessage not working it keep saying an error has occurred while trying to active it "


Apple support has an article online (link below) that may help with that:

It provides the steps to follow if you see that error message

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

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Feb 2, 2026 6:45 PM in response to khobi48

Re: "iMessage showing an activation error :

My iMessage not working it keep saying an error has occurred while trying to active it "


Apple support has an article online (link below) that may help with that:

It provides the steps to follow if you see that error message

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

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