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Problem with "Messages" under 10.8.2

Hello!


Since the upgrade to MacOS 10.8.2 Messages is unable to connect to the Messages Server.

I get the Note that the Server is having some problems and that i should try again later.


(Exact German Error Message is:

Anmeldung bei iMessage fehlgeschlagen.

Der Server meldet einen Fehler bei der Verarbeitung einer Anforderung.

Versuchen Sie es später erneut).


Ok, i tried again later (over the last few days) as told in the error message.

I changed my Apple-ID password, i also deleted the Messages Preferences to set it up from scratch

and i checked all security settings with no lead, how to get it to work.


As it worked well with 10.8.1 (and nothing has changed besides the OS upgrade)

i finally downloaded the combo update 10.8.2 today and overinstalled with no change of the problem.


It also cant be a an Apple-ID issue because Messages works and syncs quite well using my Apple-ID on

iPod Touch (2nd), iPad2 and iPhone5. I also tried Bonjour and AIM Accounts on 10.8.2 Messages,

wich works as desired.


Has anybody an idea?


Thanks!


Frank

Messages-OTHER, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Sep 28, 2012 9:27 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2012 9:50 AM

This Page helped me to solve the problem!


http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970?viewlocale=en_US


I edited the host file as recommendet.


Thanks!


Frank

4 replies

Dec 25, 2013 1:57 PM in response to Biber.Beat

Hi,


At OS X 10.8.2 the Messages app receives and update (to become version 7.0.1)

At this point it needs the Mac Serial Number to be present on the Logic/Mother board.


You can check in the Apple Menu > About this Mac.

Click twice on the line that tell you the OS X level.

It will change to the Build Number then to the Serial Number.


If it is not present then you will need to Visit an Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP).





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Problem with "Messages" under 10.8.2

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