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Imessage activation failure

How do I get iMessage to activate? When it sends the activation sms it fails every time. iPhone 11, brand new. Tried everything I can find on Web. Contacted my service provider, waited 24 hours, checked software updates, rebooted the phone, reloaded the software. I am freaking out.

Posted on Jul 21, 2022 1:55 PM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2022 11:34 PM

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...

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Jul 21, 2022 11:34 PM in response to georgefromclarens

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...

Imessage activation failure

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