Why can't I activate my iMessages :/

Why can't I activate my iMessages :/ it says an error has occurred ! I have tried on wifi and carrier ::

Try to follow the steps in this article. If all goes well, one of them should get you up and running!
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268

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Why can't I activate the iMessage?

Please help me!
I can't activate the iMessage!
It was activated before I restored my iphone.

You may need to start at step 2 and then it should work
K so this is how I fixed it and it is a process but will work.
1. What you have to do is restore your iPhone. SO BACK IT UP TO A COMPUTER OR ICLOUD. after you have it backed up continue with that restore. You can do it either through iTunes by restore iPhone or by putting the device in recovery mode by holding down the power button and home button at the same time for 12 seconds and then continue to hold down the home button and releasing the power button until a logo with iTunes and a cable pops up. Then you can restore the iPhone.
2. You need to set up the Device as new. BUT DO SIGN IN WITH YOUR APPLE ID. that is vital because that is how we are going to get your iMessage activated. After you get to the home screen make sure that your iMessages are activated after that. Settings->iMessage. If it is activated which it should be then you need to erase the device once more. BUT this time we are going to do it this way.
3. Go to settings->general->erase all content and settings. That will eras the device again. This is where we can restore from a backup whether that is on iTunes or iCloud.
Hope this works.

TS1398 Why can't I activate my iMessage or my FaceTime on my iPad mini. When I try it says unable to activate check network settings.

When I try activating my iMessage or FaceTime it says unable to activate check network settings. One day it just stopped working and I updated to 6.1.2 to try and fix it and now it won't let me activate it at all. Can someone help me?

I too faced the same problem . I was using imessage in ios6 and when i upgraded , There were issues like ,
check network connections and Try again . , Connect to itunes for Push notifications . It was irritating and annoying for everyone i guess
Steps to Resolve the i meeage issue
1) Connect your phone to P.C and Back up your datas to P.C via I tunes
2) Once the back up is complete . Connect your phonbe to Wifi or 3G cellular network and Boldly go to Settings-->General --> Reset--> Erase all datas
( Do not worry if you had backed up your datas )
3) Iphone will reboot . it will take some time
4) Then your iphone will start . Click next and you will be prompted for i message activation . Give your apple id and Sign in
5)Keep your phone connected . In P.C you will be prompted if you want to restore ( EOther wise go to I tunes --> File --> Device--> Restore back up
It really worked for me .
Hope this is clear.
Thanks

Why can't I activate my iMessage? It's been stuck on "waiting for activation" forever

I just don't understand why it's been stuck on "waiting for activation"

Back up, Erase all content and settings, Restore iPhone (downloads fresh iOS), restore from backup. Should fix. You will not lose texts, etc.

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Why can't i activate iMessage on my iPhone 4S? All my incoming messages are showing up on my iPad and not my iPhone.

The following may help: If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

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Thanks for your help in advance!
Kayl07

There are several common causes for this problem:
Your security software (Antivirus, firewall, router settings) is blocking access to gs.apple.com, Apple's activation servers. Try temporarily disabling your security applications on your computer.
You have a redirect in your hosts file that defines a different IP address for gs.apple.com. you must delete all references to gs.apple.com from your hosts file (c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts, or /etc/hosts on a Mac)
Your phone is jailbroken or otherwise hacked.

Hi, why can't I use the iMessage on my iPhone? I've already had my apple id email on it but it keeps saying "waiting for activation" always like that. No progress. Could anybody help me on this? Cheers

Hi, why can't I use the iMessage on my iPhone? I've already had my apple id email on it but it keeps saying "waiting for activation" always like that. No progress. Could anybody help me on this? Cheers

I have an old iPod Touch with old software that can no longer be updated:
iOS version 6.1.6
I've been searching for a solution to my iMessage login problem for months and tried everything from those frustrating links and all the tips from other users.
Here is what finally worked:
1) Settings > Privacy > Location Services > On
2) Settings > General > Date & Time > Set Automatically > On
3) Reboot device until Apple logo appears
4) Settings > Messages > Sign In

Why can't I get my iMessage & ICloud to work on my iPad???

Why can't I get my iMessage & ICloud to work on my iPad???

No idea.
Perhaps if you gave a few details of exactly what happens, exactly what you've tried, exactly what troubleshooting steps you've taken, and what error messages you get we may be able to offer some suggestions.
However, with zero info to go on, it's impossible to say.

TS3694 Why can't I activate my iPhone 3Gs after set up ?

Why can't I activate my iPhone 3Gs after set up ?

Did you deactivate the Activation Lock feature before you erased it?
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"An error occurred during activation. Try again." Why can I not sign into imessage?

"An error occurred during activation. Try again." Why can I not sign into Imessage?

Hi,
You stated earlier that you had already deleted the "madrid" .plist with no effect.
Can I check you did this with the app closed down or at least restarted the app straight afterwards ?
If you did that close the app if open and access the ~/Library/Preferences folder again.
This time delete com.apple.imessage.bag.plist
This item stores the Apple server used for your Login to the iMessages server and contains a date/time reference.
Restarting the app after deleting this file will make it reconnect with the iMessages servers in a fresh manner which my solve things.
It may sort out any date/time issues with the stored date.
Messages is one of the app that Apple have "Sandboxed".
This means that some of it's operations are held away from other apps to prevent one app bringing down several others.
This is turn means that the route or path used by the app to Read and Write to the various .plists is different to the direct placing in ~/Library/Preferences.
The Path is ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.iChat/Data/Library/Preferences
Mostly the items in here are then Aliases that point to the actual originals in ~/Library/Preferences. However there are exceptions.
You can copy and paste the Path above in to the Finder > Go Menu > Go to Folder dialogue box to access this folder.
Once there use the Finder's View Menu > Show Path Bar.
This adds a collection of folders across the bottom of the Finder window.
Right click on the Preferences folder at the right hand list of the Path.
Chose the Get Info option.
In the Info panel scroll to the Bottom.
Your Shortname should appear (with (Me) as well) and you should have Read and Write Permissions
If you highlight this and then use the Cogwheel type iCon it should reveal you shortname again but in Greyed out form which mean you Own the File/folder
Repeat this for each containing folder until the Library item on the left (you don't need to do the Little House icon one)
You should have Read an Write Permissions and Own all of them.
Can you confirm this ?
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No idea. How would we know when you don't tell us what happens when you try?

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TS2811 After updating to ios 6 my phone had to be restored. Now it will not acitvate. I am receiving the message that ther server is unavailable. However, I can not use my phone at all until it is activated. why can I not activate?

After updating to ios 6 my phone had to be restored. Now it will not acitvate. I am receiving the message that ther server is unavailable. However, I can not use my phone at all until it is activated. why can I not activate?

Well, 99.9% of the time, the cause of this issue is the fact the phone was jailbroken/hacked to unlock it for use on networks other than the network the phone was originally locked to. Apple maintains a database of officially unlocked iPhones, and when Apple's servers detect phones such as yours, activation stops & you get the message you got.
So, either get a sim card from the carrier your phone was originally locked to, or get it officially unlocked.

Why can't I login to iMessages from my Mac?

Why can't I login to iMessages from my Mac? It just started all of a sudden, all my iMessage conv's are offline. I tried but get an error message that states "Your Apple ID "xxxxxxxx" can't be used to set up iMessage at this time" and then a customer code to contact apple. This would require a pay for advice payment I'd rather not do.
Anyone have any ideas?

There is no official public documentation of that alert as far as I know, but according to reports, it can sometimes mean that the same Apple ID is being used with the iTunes Store or one of the other Apple content stores, and the payment method is invalid. Sign in to the store and review your account. You do not, of course, have to provide any billing information to set up an account to use only with iMessage, as it's a no-charge service.
Otherwise, do what the alert tells you to do. According to reports, you won't be charged for the support call if you select "Apple ID" as the product and cite the customer code in the alert as the "validation code" to the representative.

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