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An Error Occurred during iMessage and FaceTime Activation. I've tried everything. New iPad.

Hey guys. I know there are tons of threads of this, but none help me out. I just bought a new iPad and am trying to set up iMessage and FaceTime. I use both on my MacBook Pro and iPhone. I have-

Made sure I'm on automatic time
changed the D.N.S. to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
Hard reset
Reset settings
Restore through iTunes

Please help. This is very annoying and un-apple. Thanks in advance!

iPad, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Jul 21, 2012 8:28 PM

31 replies

Zotas

Level 1

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Sep 15, 2012 8:52 PM in response to HardcoreThomas

Possible Solution

I was having the same problem today and then it ride something different.

My main email is different from my main ID. I tired just for giggles logging in with my main email and not my Apple ID. I used my usual password and it actually worked. Then I set the desired email. (a third email as I have another family member using this device)

Long story short is that logging in using alternate email got me pas hours of failed attempts.

Hope this helps.

An Error Occurred during iMessage and FaceTime Activation. I've tried everything. New iPad.

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