I have an iPod Touch. Software v 6.1.6. Model MD058LL/A. The Message application has stopped working. I am trying to sign in with my AppleID and I get to the "Next" page and click "Next" and nothing happens. No error message, just won't sign. I heard that Apple has started "defecating" their older products. I don't know any facts about that. But maybe that is the case.
Any help would be nice.
iPod touch, iOS 6.1.6, can't sign in / iMessage
The word you were searching for was deprecating.
Have you perhaps set up two-step verification at some point? If so you might need to create an app-specific password to enable iMessage. Take a look at Using app-specific passwords - Apple Support.
tt2
I seem to recall app-specific passwords were needed for iMessage at one point which is why the thought occurred to me. See if anything here helps even though you're not getting a message: If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support.
tt2
It looks like no one has responded to your question. Here are a couple things that might help others answer your question:
1. Are you connected to Wi-Fi when entering your Apple ID?
2. Are you having issues singing in with your Apple ID for any other app?
Thanks.
Allen A! Good that you replied. Thanks.
1. Yes, I am showing that I am connected to my Wi-Fi.
2. I am not having issues with Safari (get to Google, ESPN), not having issues the Weather app. I can take pictures.
You are welcome,
apple1972
tt2,
I have not set up a 2-step ver-val. However I never needed to in the past.
Further, from the link you sent, Apple Message is an Apple app:
":App-specific passwords are single-use passwords for your Apple ID that let you sign in to your account and securely access the information you store in iCloud from a third-party app. For example, use app-specific passwords with Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or other mail, contacts, and calendar services not provided by Apple.:"
I can't correct the incorrect spelling of 'deprecate' but appreciate you catching that.
Vr,
applehelp72
NOPE. None of that was helpful, but I do appreciate your iEffort.
Now I am thinking Apple did "defecate" my product.
I reset my network setting, input my network, did a copy/paste of my password.. nothing. Will not connect.
Mind you, I get no (ZERO) error message. It just takes me back to the password / sign screen with the password already filled in.
tt2,
Perhaps.. but only if I was utilizing iCloud (I am not), AND the following (from the link you posted).
"Trusted devices
A trusted device is an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch with iOS 9"
From my original post:
"I have an iPod Touch. Software v 6.1.6"
I appreciate your effort.
Apple have been pushing Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support quite hard for some time. Perhaps you'd have more luck if you enabled it.
tt2
My iPod touch is not taking my appleID
