iMessage phone number activation error

My iMessage shows “An error occurred during activation” for my phone number.


Apple ID works, but the phone number won’t activate.


Could you please unblock/reset iMessage activation for my number?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 9, 2026 12:25 PM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2026 12:51 PM

alibakhshmand wrote:

My iMessage shows “An error occurred during activation” for my phone number.

Apple ID works, but the phone number won’t activate.

Could you please unblock/reset iMessage activation for my number?

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

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Feb 9, 2026 12:51 PM in response to alibakhshmand

alibakhshmand wrote:

My iMessage shows “An error occurred during activation” for my phone number.

Apple ID works, but the phone number won’t activate.

Could you please unblock/reset iMessage activation for my number?

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

iMessage phone number activation error

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