Unable to send or receive iMessage on iPhone

I can't send and receive messages on my iPhone. When I look at the settings, it says "waiting for activation

Share name and photos is giving troubles also with adding number


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iPhone 7

Posted on Jul 24, 2025 02:05 PM

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Jul 24, 2025 02:41 PM in response to Unchained0

Unchained0 wrote:

I can't send and receive messages on my iPhone. When I look at the settings, it says "waiting for activation
Share name and photos is giving troubles also with adding number

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Original Title: iMessage waiting for activation

troubleshoot here If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support

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