iMessage not working

Hi Me and my friend both have iPhones. I have an iPhone 11 and he has an iPhone XR. We wanted to start texting with iMessage but every time we text our messages are green and I can’t seem to figure out why


iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 9, 2022 03:50 PM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2022 07:13 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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Sep 9, 2022 07:13 PM in response to ifigenea

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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