Messages says it can't be set up
I have a 2012 macbook pro, OS X yosemite 10.10
I've had it for around a year. Originally, the messages app worked fine, but then within the past 10 months or so, it hasn't been working. It lets me sign in, and shows my messages from last January, but all of the contacts are red. When I go to preferences and try to log in to my iMessage account, it says, "Your Apple ID can't be used to set up iMessage at this time." It has been saying this everytime I try for the last few months. Ive tried some 'fixes' that I've found online, but none seem to work.
Any ideas?
Hi,
This:-
Can only be fixed by contacting Apple Support.
As Linc says make sure they know you are talking about an Account issue.
If you have installed Yosemite less than 90 days ago you can get AppelCare on the issue
Although you should not need to use this, you may find Apple Care easier to contact in some places.
9:08 PM Saturday; December 6, 2014
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