IPhone won't activate after restore - says wrong apple ID/password

Hi everyone,
I recently attempted to upgrade to the latest iOS on my iPhone 4. However there was an error, so my phone had to be restored. I did this, and was then prompted to activate my iPhone.
However it is claiming that I am using the wrong apple ID/password when I am not. I am able to log into My Apple ID online and have done so, and have changed PWs and fiddled around with it but it won't let me sign in!
Can anyone help?

Hey dalbruel!
Here is an article that can help you troubleshoot this issue with iMessage:
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Braden

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