iMessages
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My number isn’t working with iMessages it says it’s activation then it’s says activation unsuccessful
iPhone 7, iOS 14
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Have you added the number to your Apple ID?
See the Apple Support article(s) below.
Messages - If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime.
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.
If necessary
Do a backup and try a factory reset. Then restore from your backup.
Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup.