IMessage Issues

I have tried to sign in it keeps telling me this but when I go to settings to sign it , it is not letting me I have powered off the phone and tried turning off iMessage and turning back on and it still will not work


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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 18, 2022 4:56 PM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2022 10:30 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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Oct 18, 2022 10:30 PM in response to mariie23

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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