My iMessage wasn't working so I turned it off under Settings and then tried to turn it back on again.  It hasn't turned back on, it just says "waiting for activation." Any ideas on how to get it working again?

My iMessage on my iPhone wasn't working, so I turned it off under Settings and then tried to turn it back on again.  It hasn't turned back on yet.  It says, "waiting for activation.". Any ideas?

Turn the Message App off from the Task Bar, reboot and try again.

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    i need help! I can't send any imessages! please!

    Follow the article below to troubleshoot the issue
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268

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    I have an iPhone 3GS and was trying to restore it...
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    Any ideas on how to get it working again?

    This means that the phone was previously hacked to carrier unlock (unauthorized unlock), and when you restored, the hack was removed and it became re-locked to its original carrier.  It will now accept a SIM card only from that carrier.
    Your only option is to contact the carrier it's locked to and enquire if they will provide authorized unlocking.  Not all carriers will unlock and those that do usually have requirements and qualifications - i.e. you have to be a current or former customer in good standing.

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    Ive just upgraded to Mountain lion, I was using Safari and tried to use iCloud tabs. When I open it up there are no tabs there, anyone have any ideas on how to get it working?

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  • Imessage working fine, tried to add email as well as number then it stopped! Now just says waiting for activation!

    I tried to add an email address to imessage as well as my number so my friend could email me from their ipad.
    Firstly it said there was a problem with my apple ID password so i reset that (new password works fine, i have been able to download apps etc since!)
    Now under iMessage it just says waiting for activation.. and it is only here i get the message saying my password is incorrect?!
    I have tried rebooted and restarted phone many times.
    I can no longer send imessages to other iphones, just texts! Its driving me mad!
    why will it not recognise my password?! i even tried adding an extra email account and verified that with the password - worked fine!
    HELPPPPPPP

    Apple problem:
    iCloud: iMessage - Users Affected: Some
    11/18/2012 13:34 PSTUsers are unable to use iMessage. Normal service will be restored ASAP.
    iCloud: FaceTime - Users Affected: Some
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    http://www.apple.com/support/icloud/systemstatus/

  • My imessage just says "waiting for activation..." what do i do!?

    When I try to turn my imessage on it just says "Waiting for activation..." undernneath it. How do I activate it? I'm also not recieving texts from certain people.

    I have a solution to all of you who faced this problem of waiting for activations for both FaceTime and iMessage.
    Here's how I did mine;
    For "FaceTime"
    1) Launch "Settings" app
    2) Select "FaceTime"
    3) Select "Apple ID: (your ID)"
    4) Select "Change Location" (to where "Country" your phone number is registered)
    5) Select the "Country" you are in
    6) Back to "Settings"
    Do the same for "iMessage"
    1) Launch "Settings" app
    2) Select "Messages"
    3) Select "Receive At"
    4) Select "Apple ID: (your ID)"
    5) Select "Change Location" (to where "Country" your phone number is registered)
    6) Select the "Country" you are in
    7) Exit
    After you've done all the settings as aboves; Now hold down the "Home" and "Power" button until you see the "Apple" logo to reboot your iPhone. Let go you fingers after seeing the "Apple" logo appears.
    Go back to the "Settings" app.
    For "Facetime"
    1) Select "FaceTime"
    2) You'll notice your "FaceTime" has been activated
    3) Go to the bottom and Select "Caller ID"
    4) You should have your "Phone Number" selected
    5) Back to "Settings"
    For "iMessage"
    1) Select "Messages"
    2) You'll notice your "iMessage" has been activated
    3) Select "Receive At" (now you'll see "2 Addresses >)
    4) Go to the bottom and Select "Caller ID"
    5) You should have your "Phone Number" selected
    6) Exit and enjoy your iOS5
    Hope that helps. Cheers!

  • TS4268 my imessage just says waiting for activation helppp:(

    my imessage just says waiting for activation helppp:(

    I have a solution to all of you who faced this problem of waiting for activations for both FaceTime and iMessage.
    Here's how I did mine;
    For "FaceTime"
    1) Launch "Settings" app
    2) Select "FaceTime"
    3) Select "Apple ID: (your ID)"
    4) Select "Change Location" (to where "Country" your phone number is registered)
    5) Select the "Country" you are in
    6) Back to "Settings"
    Do the same for "iMessage"
    1) Launch "Settings" app
    2) Select "Messages"
    3) Select "Receive At"
    4) Select "Apple ID: (your ID)"
    5) Select "Change Location" (to where "Country" your phone number is registered)
    6) Select the "Country" you are in
    7) Exit
    After you've done all the settings as aboves; Now hold down the "Home" and "Power" button until you see the "Apple" logo to reboot your iPhone. Let go you fingers after seeing the "Apple" logo appears.
    Go back to the "Settings" app.
    For "Facetime"
    1) Select "FaceTime"
    2) You'll notice your "FaceTime" has been activated
    3) Go to the bottom and Select "Caller ID"
    4) You should have your "Phone Number" selected
    5) Back to "Settings"
    For "iMessage"
    1) Select "Messages"
    2) You'll notice your "iMessage" has been activated
    3) Select "Receive At" (now you'll see "2 Addresses >)
    4) Go to the bottom and Select "Caller ID"
    5) You should have your "Phone Number" selected
    6) Exit and enjoy your iOS5
    Hope that helps. Cheers!

  • TS3367 I cannot get my iPhone 4S to connect to iMessage n FaceTime have tried all the tips online and it's still not working ? It's just saying  waiting for activation

    I cannot get my iPhone 4S to connect to iMessage n FaceTime have tried all the tips online and it's still not working ? It's just saying  waiting for activation

    What tips have you tried so far?   Just so we don't waste our time telling you things you've already done.
    When you respond, also indicate which country and carrier you're using.   Also, is your phone brand new?  can you make a phone call / access the internet while on cellular?

  • TS3988 In my settings I am trying to use my iMessage and face time through my phone, but it is frozen saying "waiting for activation..."  How do I fix this so I can iMessage and FaceTime?

    I am trying to turn on my IMessage and FaceTime features on my iPhone 4S.  When I go to settings, iMessage or FaceTime, and turn them on, it is frozen saying "waiting on activation..."  How do I fix this so I can use my phone?

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  • TS4268 how can i get my imessage to work  it just says waiting for activation

    My iphone 5 showes my imessage as waiting for activation  whats up with that

    3 of us are having same trouble anyone else any suggestiond

  • Why does my imessage just say "waiting for activation"?

    it hasnt worked since i tried to use it. all it says is waiting for activation. and i cant use the imessaging at all.

    Troubleshooting FaceTime & iMessage Activation: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268

  • My iPod touch camera just stopped working its brand new any ideas on how to get it going again?

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  • I cant activate my imessage or facetime, it just says 'waiting for activation'

    its really annoying, it worked fine before i had a sim swap

    Hello there
    I had the same problem. To fix this I simply turned of facetime and massages and reset my network settings.
    To do that General>Reset>Reset Network Settings.
    Hope this helps.

  • Found an iPhone 5s and cannot turn it on any ideas on how to get it working?

    Trying to get it back to the original owner if possible if not it would be nice to use it myself

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  • IMessage just says "waiting for activation" and does not work

    help!!

    If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support
    Per the link if it has been more than 24 hours you will need to contact Apple support.
    Or update your device to IOS 8.1.3

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