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iMessage is not working due to an activation error

My iMessages is not working

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Feb 26, 2026 5:39 PM

1 reply

Feb 27, 2026 12:07 AM in response to Tunji323

Did you already try all the troubleshooting steps mentioned in this article?

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


If this does not help to activate iMessage, please contact the official Apple Support and ask them to look into your personal data and settings from their side.

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

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iMessage is not working due to an activation error

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