Cannot activate iMessage

None of the mentioned suggestions work for me. I tried resetting network settings, resetting all settings, change in DNS server, date/time setting but still nothing. It works for Apple ID but does not work on my phone no. It just keeps on showing my previous no in grey and veryfying. HELP! SOS! 😟

I tried everything. I don't know exactly if the way I found the solution for me is gonna work for you, but you can try it! At the end, I just turned off the I iMessage and turned on it again (settings). Then a message said that the messages needed for the iMessage could need additional charges. I always selected the option "accept" but this time I click on "cancel" and the Messages trough iMessage became available again. Because I don't use the traditional messages it works perfect for me.

Guys, i had the same problem and have spend more than 24 hours in reading internet about the issue. I have a factory unlocked iphone 4s and i'm using T-mobile sim... it was showing "waiting for activation" on both imessage and facetime. I called apple support and they said that this feature doesn't work on Tmobile network... they were wrong.... the issue was simple, if you using prepaid plan then check your balances... because to activate service the imessage and facetime send an international text messages, so 2 things to make sure -

1. International message service is ON on your number

2. You should have sufficient balance so that international msg be sent.

Also make sure that Settings>> phone >> should have your number in this format "+1 XXX XXXX XXXX

I did the same and now my imessage and facetime are up and running.

Hope this will help!

I have just activated iMessage and FaceTime with my phone number, before I could only use the service with my Apple ID. What I did is to go my carrier and asked to change my mobile number, voila, iMessage activated. There's and issue with ported numbers, despite my carrier assuring me I could receive international SMS, something in the system is failing, infusing both sides costumer and carrier. This 6 month Calvary is over for me. Good luck guys.

Mine didn't work for 2 months and this fixed it, so I posted it in another discussion and have been getting "thank you" replies nearly daily:

Just update your date/time settings:

Settings

> General

>> Date & Time

>>> Set Automatically: Slide "ON"...If it's already on, then slide it off, chill for a bit (maybe restart it), then slide it back on.

I am using an iPhone 4 with iOS 5.1, but other users with 3GS, 4S, and even iTouch devices replied that it worked.

Thanks! This worked for a brand new iTouch (bought June 30, 2013).

Just update your date/time settings:

Settings

> General

>> Date & Time

>>> Set Automatically: Slide "ON"...If it's already on, then slide it off, chill for a bit (maybe restart it), then slide it back on.

I also could not connect to the IMessage, after restore the iphone a few times, changing the configuration of the router, I did everything and nothing seemed to be the solution so that I could use the IMessage ... the problem was a little weird for me, but could youverify if it is not your case is similar.
In the settings, then go to general, the date and time has to be on auto setting.
It worked perfectly after changing that setting, and the problem was in the iPad and the iphone

i copied and paste this message. its definately the time that has to be changed to auto setting.

IT WOOOORRRKKKEEEDDDDDDDDDD

THANK YOU EDGARMR

having the same issue.. 'Could not sign in. Please check your network connection and try again'.. tried many times..

Hello, How idd you get that to work? I still can't connect to iMessage

Any ideas?

When I try to activate with my me.com email, it says "Unable to verify email because it is already in use". I did my switch to iCloud, any ideas?

I had the same problem because the email address that I wanted to use was associated with my AppleID account.

I had that too. I wanted to use my me.com account, but after getting that msg, I switched it to another email. Then it worked.

On my iPad, changing me AppliID password faxed things. On my wife's, choosing another account worked.

Since you made the change to a different email address or account does it synch the conversations between the devices?