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iMessage is not activating I tried everything

Why is iMessage is not activating I tried everything

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 20, 2023 6:07 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2023 6:15 AM

Hi there,

see this instructions to see if the issue persists


  • Try to restart your iPhone or iPad.
  • Check your network connection. To send a message as iMessage or MMS, you need a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. To send an SMS message, you need cellular network connection. If you turn on Wi-Fi Calling, you can send SMS messages over Wi-Fi.
  • Check with your carrier to see if the type of message you’re trying to send, like MMS or SMS, is supported.
  • If you’re trying to send group MMS messages on an iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on MMS Messaging. If you don't see an option to turn on MMS Messaging or Group Messaging on your iPhone, then your carrier might not support this feature.
  • Make sure that your device has enough space to receive images and videos.
  • Make sure that you entered the correct phone number or email address for the contact.

Learn what to do if you see a Waiting for Activation alert

Contact Apple Support if you still can't send or receive messages


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 20, 2023 6:15 AM in response to Urdone_

Hi there,

see this instructions to see if the issue persists


  • Try to restart your iPhone or iPad.
  • Check your network connection. To send a message as iMessage or MMS, you need a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. To send an SMS message, you need cellular network connection. If you turn on Wi-Fi Calling, you can send SMS messages over Wi-Fi.
  • Check with your carrier to see if the type of message you’re trying to send, like MMS or SMS, is supported.
  • If you’re trying to send group MMS messages on an iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on MMS Messaging. If you don't see an option to turn on MMS Messaging or Group Messaging on your iPhone, then your carrier might not support this feature.
  • Make sure that your device has enough space to receive images and videos.
  • Make sure that you entered the correct phone number or email address for the contact.

Learn what to do if you see a Waiting for Activation alert

Contact Apple Support if you still can't send or receive messages


iMessage is not activating I tried everything

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