iPhone iMessage activation issue after iOS 26 update

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iPhone iMessage activation issue after iOS 26 update

Hi, I have just updated to iOS 26 and since then my phone number won’t register with iMessage. Tried everything from restart , to togging to logging into Apple account and nothing. Thank you for your help !

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Original Title: iMessage activation issue

Posted on Sep 17, 2025 09:32 AM

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ChrisJ4203

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Sep 17, 2025 09:34 AM in response to nikolett178

Follow the steps in this support document. If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support

If that does not help, you need to contact Apple Support. Use the link at the top or bottom of the page here.

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