iMessage activation error on iPhone 12 pro
My iMessage will not activate with my phone number only Apple ID.
iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14
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I restored the phone multiple times and it still did the same thing. It would not activate and then it started interfering with my watch. I did all the troubleshooting that was allotted with both the carrier and Apple. Nothing worked. I ultimately ended up returning the phone until Apple has worked the kinks out because I’ve been reading that that has been a problem with the new phones.
Really appreciate all that info. Must be a problem with the server they use. I did everything you did also. 5-6 hours I was on it yesterday. Believe it or not... this morning, turned off iMessage. Power cycled my device. Turned iMessage back on... works perfect!! so happy lol. I was upset all day yesterday!
Call Apple because there could be a “block” on your Apple ID.
Before you call them make sure you are able to successfully log in to applied.apple.com and check to see if you can view your billing information. If you are able to log in then call Apple and let them know your iPhone says “iMessage Activation”.
If this is happening then there is a chance your FaceTime won’t work either.
Definitely call Apple to get it “unblocked”
did you follow the instructions in this support article?
If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support
Same exact problem. Tried restoring 5+ times. doesn’t work on the 12 pro. works on my 11 pro though ... No solution worked. Even chatted with Apple. nothing worked.
Yup. Spent over 5 hours doing every step 2-3 times. Even apple didn’t know what else I should try besides waiting 48 hours.
do you have the switch turned on for Settings > Messages > Send As SMS?
or maybe that option doesn't even show up for you..
Yea. it’s green. same exact error as the image that was posted original. so crazy this. but if i put the same sim in my 11 pro and do the same thing. works perfect
Let me know if you got it to work! I’ve been trying all day with no success :(
iMessage activation error on iPhone 12 pro