iMessage still not working, tried everything I could fine

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iMessage still not working, tried everything I could fine

I have been working for days trying to get IMessage to work on my Ipad 2, I have the newest ISO 6.1.2. I have read all the posts and have tried everything to no avail. Even changing my DNS number, reseting,rebooting, restoring, on off with everything I could find even Bluetooth. I do not have 3G just wifi, no problems on my iPhone just the ipad. I have gone to the troubleshooting sight and have done all I could find except to play with my router, which I do not want to do. Is there anything else others have tried besides this?

iPad 2, iOS 6.1.2

Posted on Mar 1, 2013 12:32 PM

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Mar 1, 2013 12:52 PM in response to covenantgirl

Have you tried using imessage on another network?

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covenantgirl Author

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Mar 1, 2013 2:04 PM in response to GrumpyGator

That I have not done since I use the ipad at home but I can try it, if that doesn't work any other thoughts?

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nightsd01

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Mar 1, 2013 2:06 PM in response to covenantgirl

What, exactly, is the problem on the iPad? Are you not getting certain messages? This is probably something you can resolve by looking at the Send/Receive section of Messages settings.

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Mar 1, 2013 2:28 PM in response to nightsd01

It never gets delivered, the send bar does not finish sending. It has worked periodically but rarely. Do my contacts have to update to ISO 6.1.2?

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Mar 1, 2013 2:44 PM in response to covenantgirl

No, your contacts do not have to update to iOS 6.1.2. You are able to reach them on the phone, that is not the issue at all.

Have you tried turning off Messages, signing out of your ID, restart your iPad and then set it up all over again?

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Mar 1, 2013 3:26 PM in response to covenantgirl

Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268

Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245

iOS: About Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529

Set up iMessage

http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/

Troubleshooting Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755

Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime

http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l

FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/

Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90

For non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8

Hope it helps

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covenantgirl Author

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Mar 1, 2013 4:07 PM in response to Demo

I have tried turning off message and turning off but did not sign out of my ID will try that.

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Mar 1, 2013 4:07 PM in response to Kaka Dongguan

Thank you for all the sites I will continue to search it out.

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Mar 1, 2013 4:13 PM in response to covenantgirl

Well I just tried to message with my Ipad hooked to my computer and it works. So this is what I figure, being close to my router it works but being further away it doesn't. Go figure.

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Mar 2, 2013 4:45 AM in response to covenantgirl

This is why I asked if you had tried using imessage on another network. Your router could be causing the problem.

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Mar 2, 2013 5:28 AM in response to GrumpyGator

Thanks GrumpyGator, I don't have problems with anything else using my Wifi just the messaging. Why would this be? Would a different router make a difference? I don't really want to be next to my current router to use messaging I would like to use it in other parts of the house.

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Mar 2, 2013 5:47 AM in response to covenantgirl

I understand you would like to use it as expected, but by trying it on another network it would help determine if the router is blocking or interfering with the connection in someway. Differnet devices will connect to the same network without issue while others will not. I would ask the same question if you were having an issue with another application or feature such as facetime, or wifi.

Routers can be finicky at times, especially generic (isp supplied), older models or those with out of date software.

Try rebooting the router by unplugging it for 5-10min, at the same time you can reset the network settings on your ipad by going to settings/general/reset/reset network settings

Make sure the firmware is up to date on your router, this can be checked at the manufacturer website.

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