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why can’t I use my phone number for iMessage and FaceTime. It keeps saying activation failed.

why can’t I use my phone number for iMessage and FaceTime. It keeps saying activation failed.

iPhone 6s, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 8, 2021 7:51 PM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2021 10:12 PM

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Please see: If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support.


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why can’t I use my phone number for iMessage and FaceTime. It keeps saying activation failed.

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