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MissStephL Author

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iMessage & FaceTime will not let me use my number - Activation Error

Any help would be great have tried all the troubleshooting methods I can find, and called my service provider, and still nothing is working please help!!!

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 29, 2022 5:30 PM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Jun 29, 2022 6:02 PM

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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