iMessage and FaceTime activation issue on iPhone after iOS 26 update

since updating to ios26 I can’t activate my phone number on iMessage or FaceTime.


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Original Title: Ios26 bug

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 17, 2025 05:47 PM

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Sep 17, 2025 05:49 PM in response to ShannonG4

ShannonG4 wrote:

since updating to ios26 I can’t activate my phone number on iMessage or FaceTime.

If it was a bug in iOS 26, it would happen to everyone who updated to iOS 26. But it didn't. That doesn't mean you don't have an issue, but it's not a bug in iOS 26. See this for help --> If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support


iMessage and FaceTime activation issue on iPhone after iOS 26 update

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