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IMessage won’t verify phone number

After the latest update, IMessage won’t verify my phone number. Anyone have advice on how to fix this issue?

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 21, 2023 2:51 PM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2023 3:27 PM

Try disabling iMessage:

Settings -> Messages


Restart your iPhone, connect to WiFi and go back and activate again. This usually works. Remember to give it some time.

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Jan 21, 2023 3:27 PM in response to Update-help-update

Try disabling iMessage:

Settings -> Messages


Restart your iPhone, connect to WiFi and go back and activate again. This usually works. Remember to give it some time.

IMessage won’t verify phone number

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