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iMessage Sign-in Error

I cannot sign in iMessage. It shows "Activation error". Why?

I can log-in others with my Apple ID, but it does not work for iMessage.

Posted on Jun 14, 2018 11:47 PM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2018 1:51 AM

Message activation error



Have someone else attempt to sign in using their Apple ID. If they can successfully sign in and use Messages/FaceTime, it may be your Apple ID.Someone I know had this happen and I was able to sign in usingmy Apple ID. After a call to Apple Support and then being elevated to a tier 2 support person, it turned out it was a problem with their Apple ID. It took the software engineers 3-4 days to fix the problem. When calling Apple, make sure you tell them it is an Apple ID problem so you don't get charged.


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Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2)


Apple Support by e-mail or chat Select your device, Battery, Power and Charging, then Power adapter not working to get a chat option.


Apple Support using Twitter



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Jun 16, 2018 1:51 AM in response to yujishinozaki

Message activation error



Have someone else attempt to sign in using their Apple ID. If they can successfully sign in and use Messages/FaceTime, it may be your Apple ID.Someone I know had this happen and I was able to sign in usingmy Apple ID. After a call to Apple Support and then being elevated to a tier 2 support person, it turned out it was a problem with their Apple ID. It took the software engineers 3-4 days to fix the problem. When calling Apple, make sure you tell them it is an Apple ID problem so you don't get charged.


There is a contact link.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2)


Apple Support by e-mail or chat Select your device, Battery, Power and Charging, then Power adapter not working to get a chat option.


Apple Support using Twitter



Or fill out and submit this form.

iMessage Sign-in Error

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