Just updated to iOS 8, iMessage and FaceTime not activating?

I own an iPhone 4s and recently updated my phone to iOS 8. Before, I was able to freely iMessage and FaceTime people without any problems. After updating, I am now not able to activate my iMessage or FaceTime at all. When turning on the iMessage, it always returns to the "Unable to Activate, turn on iMessage to try again." I have tried everything I could find to get this to work yet none of them are specifically for iOS 8 and they are not working. I have even restored my phone, reset the network settings, and many other supposed "solutions" due to my desperation. I just logged out of my Apple ID for iMessage and now it is simply stuck on the "Waiting for Activation" Advice?

go to settings, general, reset, reset all settings. this causes the phone to reset and finishes installing certain iOS 8 features and should fix any glitches you're having. i have not met someone yet where this did not work.

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