Q: iMessage not working

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

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

The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting

http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8

Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

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

iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510

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/

iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538

How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS

http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/

Set Up Alert Sounds

http://www.quepublishing.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1873027&seqNum=3

Extra FaceTime IDs

http://tinyurl.com/k683gr4

Troubleshooting Messages

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

Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try

http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/

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/

Fix Can’t Sign Into FaceTime or iMessage iOS 7

http://ipadtutr.com/fix-login-facetime-imessage-ios-7/

FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970

Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID

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

How to Block Someone on FaceTime

http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html

My Facetime Doesn't Ring

https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457

Send an iMessage as a Text Message Instead with a Quick Tap & Hold

http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/18/send-imessage-as-text-message/

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

How to Send SMS from iPad

http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html

You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.

http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/

 Cheers, Tom

That is really a broad statement/question?

If you can't send messages go to Settings>Messages>Show Subject Field>Off.

Mesaages only works with other iOS devices or Macs running Mountain Lion or Mavericks and the person that you want to message with must be setup and registered to use messages on their own device before you can text with them.

If none of that was applicable, please ... By all means ... Actually describe what is going on. Don't keep us guessing with statements like "iMessage not Working"?

I know this is simplistic, but have you tried restarting your phone?

* hold both home and lock buttons down for 6-7 seconds.

I had an issue where my phone wouldn't sign into iMessage. It kept throwing an error at me and told me to try again. This resolved my issue on the first try.

It worked up until last night. One message to my husband went through and then all subsequent failed. I didn't even know what imessage was until it failed. I have restarted my phone (home & lock held down) and it didn't work. I have even turned it off, reset the network functions and turned it back on and no dice. This needs to be addressed!

I  having the same issue. One message sends via iMessage fine and then the next has to go via standard text message. Today my friend and I tested this, standing next to each other and iMessage worked fine on 1 message and then not on the next one. Clearly an iMessage issue going on!

iOS 7 iMessage “Waiting for Activation/Activation unsuccessful/Not Working” Fix

After not finding a solution this fix I found by myself worked for me. Please

note that it may not work for everyone. (Found on an iPhone 5)

Step 1: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings

Step 2: Your iPhone should reboot so hold on for one second.

Step 3: Go to Settings > Messages

Step 4: Turn on iMessage and then double click the home button

Step 5: Turn off Settings by dragging up the application window with your finger.

When you go back to settings it should work.

I'm having this same issue.  iMessages to my partner's iPhone started timing out today, though he says he's recieving messages fine.  I had to turn on "use SMS when iMessage isn't available" and now all my texts are going through as SMS.  I've restarted my phone several times.

I had this issue today on my iPhone. It looks as though IOS 7.06 had downloaded but hadn't been installed. Once the update had been installed I went from green texts but blue iMessages. Sorted!

They indeed seem to have a problem. My iMessage was deactivated. Acitivating not possible. "Waiting for acitvation" for hours now.

Settings>cellular or data> make sure data is on for settings then try turning on i message! Worked for me and my wife...

Hopefully the devs are aware of the situation and the next software upgrade will fix this issue .

This worked great (tried everything else)!