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Imessage


My Iphone will not allow me to use my phone number for imessage

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 19, 2022 9:54 AM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2022 9:59 AM

It appears that the iMessage has not been properly activated on your iPhone.

Open Settings ➡️ Messages ➡️ iMessage: Set this to OFF and then back to ON after a few seconds. This will begin the iMessage activation process again and may provide you the option to choose your phone number.


Axel F.


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Apr 19, 2022 9:59 AM in response to Cricketwire

It appears that the iMessage has not been properly activated on your iPhone.

Open Settings ➡️ Messages ➡️ iMessage: Set this to OFF and then back to ON after a few seconds. This will begin the iMessage activation process again and may provide you the option to choose your phone number.


Axel F.


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