iMessage is not sending messages

I have issues on my iMessage and it’s not sending messages.

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jun 14, 2026 11:52 AM

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Aug 4, 2026 5:06 PM in response to milly287

Hello~ Are you receiving an error? If so …one of these perhaps?*


  • Waiting for activation
  • Activation unsuccessful
  • An error occurred during activation
  • Could not sign in, please check your network connection
  • Unable to contact the iMessage server. Try again.


Click on below and review…


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


Also…


Contact Apple Support - Apple Support



~Katana-San~

Aug 4, 2026 2:11 PM in response to milly287

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗


First, try the following steps:


Sign in issue:

Learn what to do → If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage.


Connection issue:

Learn what to do → If you can't send or receive messages.


Need more help?


Additional help:


Good Luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

iMessage is not sending messages

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