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My iMessage and FaceTime is not working it says waiting for activation

My iMessage and FaceTime is not working it says waiting for activation



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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 9, 2022 3:31 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2022 7:24 AM

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 9, 2022 7:24 AM in response to Yassna

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...

My iMessage and FaceTime is not working it says waiting for activation

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