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User profile for user: ashanti10
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How to activate iMessage

Why won’t my iMessage work or let me

use my Apple ID?

iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 17, 2020 10:02 AM

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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
User level: Level 10
684,531 points

Posted on Dec 17, 2020 10:24 AM

What happens when you try? Error message(s)?


See if anything here helps.


Messages - If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime.  


Messages Troubleshooting.   


Some things you can try. Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.


Try a restart.


Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch         


Try a forced restart.


Reset Device.      

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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
User level: Level 10
684,531 points

Dec 17, 2020 10:24 AM in response to ashanti10

What happens when you try? Error message(s)?


See if anything here helps.


Messages - If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime.  


Messages Troubleshooting.   


Some things you can try. Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.


Try a restart.


Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch         


Try a forced restart.


Reset Device.      

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