FaceTime and iMessage is waiting for activation

FaceTime and iMessage is waiting for activation wat can i do to activate my FaceTime and iMessage

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Apr 30, 2016 8:07 AM

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Apr 30, 2016 8:46 AM in response to danny 6s

  • Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. If you're using an iPhone, you'll need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this SMS.
  • Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and make sure that you've set up your time zone correctly.
  • Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime. Restart your device.Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on.


It might take up to 24 hours to activate iMessage and FaceTime. If you've waited more than 24 hours, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS.
  2. If you're using an iPhone, contact your carrier to make sure that you can receive SMS messages.
  3. Contact Apple Support.

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