FaceTime activation unsuccessful on iPhone despite updates and restarts

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Original Title: My FaceTime keeps saying activation unsuccessful, I’ve tried everything. Network connection is right up to date with updates restarting my phone but still

Posted on Jul 26, 2025 12:56 AM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2025 11:46 PM

Re: FaceTime keeps saying activation unsuccessful,


You might want to check you are signed in to your iPhone with the correct ID and password you use for FaceTime: Sign in to your Apple Account on the web or in your device settings - Apple Support


About activation: See: If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support


Else: Apple Support's online article (link below) may help trouble-shoot:

If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support

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Jul 27, 2025 11:46 PM in response to sibahle98

Re: FaceTime keeps saying activation unsuccessful,


You might want to check you are signed in to your iPhone with the correct ID and password you use for FaceTime: Sign in to your Apple Account on the web or in your device settings - Apple Support


About activation: See: If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support


Else: Apple Support's online article (link below) may help trouble-shoot:

If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support

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