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Unable to activate to FaceTime or iMessage

I have been unable to activate and use FaceTime or iMessage since I purchased my ipad. I have created a apple ID and attempted to sign in however I'm told to check my network connections and try again. I am connected to my WI-FI with good signal strength and have no problems using the Internet, apps store or apps. Any help is much appreciated.

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Posted on Jun 7, 2012 9:41 AM

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Jun 7, 2012 9:52 AM in response to Jade.hamlett

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319


Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367


The Complete Guide to FaceTime: Set-up, Use, and Troubleshooting Problems

http://tinyurl.com/32drz3d


You may think you are connected to the internet, but maybe not. Click on Safari and see if it connects.


Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398


iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304


iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199


Additional things to try.


Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.


Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.


Change the channel on your wireless router. Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html


Another thing to try - Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.


How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems

http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/


If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.

iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes

http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/


Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE


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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.


 Cheers, Tom 😉

Unable to activate to FaceTime or iMessage

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