Could not sign in using Apple ID. FaceTime and iMessage
I recently got an iPhone and I cannot sign in iMessage and FaceTime with my Apple ID. It just doesn't happen. I connect ot my home wifi, apps download just fine, nd facebook and skype work beautifully. But when I try to sign in the above mentioned 2 things, I get this message and I quote, "Could not sign in. Please check your network connection and try again."
Any Advice?
Solved, Open your router page on your browser and enter your primary dns in your iOS device. It worked then.
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