Why won't iMessage activate on iphone4 that is only connected to wifi?
What is preventing iMessage from activating on iPhone4?
No imessage is free in the states, but you need SMS service to activate imessage per this link
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
That is probably the reason the OP can't activate imessage, he/she is only connected to wifi probably as an ipod.
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I had a previous problem with my brother, without my knowledge, jailbreaking my iPhone. Luckily though I managed to restore it and update it to IOS jailbreak FREE thank god.
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Read this http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
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Try the following to rule out a software problem:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Power off and then back on your router
.- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
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- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem and it does not connect to any networks make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
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WHATS WRONG? OR HOW CAN I CONNECT MY PHONE TO WIFI WITHOUT IT BEING NEXT TO THE ROUTER ALL THE TIME?
Then it's likely that you have a hardware issue on your hands. Follow the three r's:
1. Restart: Turn it off and then on again
2. Reset: Hold down the home and power button until the apple logo appears
3. Restore: Connect the device to iTunes and restore it as new. Test the issue and see if it persists.
Don't forget to back up before you restore, so you can keep your data.
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