An error occurred during activation
When I attempt to correct my Apple ID password, I get the message An error occurred during activation. Try again. This message makes no sense to me, as it replicates the error I see when I am in the Apple ID password screens and I see An unknown error has occurred. Could someone explain these error messages?
Hey there ashie88,
It sounds like you are unable to activate iMessage on your iPhone. Try signing out of your Apple ID, restart the device, then try again:
To sign out of your Apple ID
Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, tap your Apple ID, and select Sign Out.
From: iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling
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