TS4268 I'm trying to activate my iMessage & FaceTime with an email on my iPhone 4 , but it keeps saying "waiting for activation.." . So how do I activate it so it can work ?
I'm trying to activate my iMessage & FaceTime with an email on my iPhone 4 , but it keeps saying “waiting for activation..” . So how do I activate it so it can work ?
Yes, I know. But at one point in activating FaceTime or iMessage you will need to be able to send a text message. If you can't, there will be no activation.
Check your device settings
Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. If you're using an iPhone, you'll need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this SMS.
copied from If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support
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