IMessage is not activated: how to fix the error

After the release of mobile version 5 of iOS, Apple offers users free messaging through the internal iMessage utility. It is not activated due to the fact that each gadget holder must independently turn on and configure the program. You can use the messenger on most gadgets: and Read below about how to activate.

Enabling and setting

How to set up iMessage? Nothing could be simpler. You need to go to the “Settings” menu and select “Messages” here. Then you need to find the messenger itself in order to check the box next to the action for further use. But to prevent all mobile device holders (not even iPod Touch) from connecting to the system without rights to do so, Apple ID requires entering a special password.

In some cases, the mobile phone holder will receive a warning that the operator may charge for the message with the password. But if there is one, it will be symbolic. In any case, subsequent use of the messenger will cost users much more profitably. Only traffic will be spent for sending messages. Accordingly, if something is missing, the program will not work.

As for the settings, users will have to figure it out on their own. You can customize the utility's color scheme, font, and so on. Finding such settings is easy, everything is clear on an intuitive level.

Using the utility

Messages via iMessage are sent instantly. The interlocutor, if he is connected to the Internet, will be able to read the message immediately. The user can see those people who are online. If he has the “Read Report” function configured, then notes are received indicating that the interlocutor has read the message.

There is also a "Send as SMS" function. It is used when there is no Internet connection. She sends messages in standard mode. Naturally, the operator charges a fee corresponding to the nominal value for this.

You can familiarize yourself with the remaining options yourself, since they are not so significant. They are found quickly, they are placed so that the user can easily understand where to look for them. These include counting characters, adding the interlocutor to the “Black List”, deleting and adding a new dialogue.

If an error occurs during iMessage activation, the service cannot be used. If everything is done correctly, no problems will arise. It should be noted that the program’s capabilities have been significantly expanded in version 8 of the mobile operating system. Even experienced users will not be able to quickly master all the new functionality.

Activation problems

Despite the fact that setting up the program in question is not accompanied by difficulties, most users often encounter activation problems. This often occurs in several cases:

• After the firmware. The company believes that the device holder is trying to use the program from another gadget that does not correspond to the concept of application.
• After changing your mobile device. Since a particular user's name and password were entered on another gadget, the company is trying to protect personal information. She suspects that attackers could use the data.

iMessage will not activate if there is no Internet connection. Therefore, it is recommended to check this item first.

The most common type is when the user receives an error message.

Standard user errors

Firstly, when iMessage is not activated, you need to check in the appropriate settings whether the user has entered their Apple ID correctly. You should also look at how correctly the e-mail was specified and whether the phone number was included in the list. To do this you need to do the following:

• Open Settings on your phone.
• Go to the “Messages” item.
• Find the name of the program.
• Carry out the above check.

If there are inconsistencies or errors, they must be corrected. After this, you need to try connecting to the service again.

You should pay attention to the fact that you need to check the correct spelling as carefully as possible, since each activation attempt spends money from the balance on the phone, because you need to send messages to a European number.

Sometimes the device gets too overloaded. Then you need to turn off the gadget, wait a few minutes, and then turn it on again. Very often these actions are enough for successful activation.

Other ways to fix the problem

Sometimes iMessage doesn't activate for other reasons. In this case, you need to reset the settings. To do this, do:

“Settings” → “General” → “Reset” → “Reset network settings”.

After this, you can reboot the device to be safe. But usually the previous actions are enough. Now you need to connect to the Internet to check the service. It is likely that the message receiving the activation code will need to be sent again.

Also, sometimes you can not reset the settings, but try to reboot the device immediately. Oddly enough, in many cases this works. By the way, most small errors in mobile operating systems 7 and 8 are eliminated in this way.

It is very rare that you need to restore old firmware settings. This approach will eliminate the activation problem. However, if the phone was reflashed, then it had other troubles. Naturally, if you restore the old version, the problems will return.

Error "Waiting for activation" and how to resolve it

It is very common for iMessage to freeze. The wait for activation is delayed indefinitely. In this case, you first need to check if you have an Internet connection. If everything is in order, but the error remains, you need to use one of two options.

First, you should go to “Settings”, go to the “Mail, addresses, calendars” item. Here you need to find “Contacts”, where you should select your number. Usually it is set automatically, but sometimes it is necessary to correct the situation by marking your email and phone as your own. Often this is enough for the program to become stable again.

Secondly, if iMessage is waiting for activation, then you can use the reset function, as in the previous option. But this doesn't always help. Sometimes the problem is fixed after the user resets to factory settings. By the way, this procedure takes quite a lot of time, it can even take an hour. It all depends on how much the user changed the device to suit himself.

Activation cost

The biggest annoyance of users when iMessage activation error occurs is the waste of funds. The message itself is sent to the European server for free, the company does not charge money for it. However, the operator withdraws a decent amount.

The fact is that sending SMS to Europe costs a few cents. When the situation is one-time, the expenses are not particularly noticed. But during activation errors, messages have to be sent several times, or even dozens. Therefore, expenses increase significantly. If possible, it is recommended to check everything right away so that you don’t have to spend your balance on SMS to Europe later.

If the problem is not with the user?

If iMessage does not work when upgrading to the iOS 7 operating system, then it is likely that the problem is not with the user. The fact is that Apple's server is overloaded because many people install this OS. Therefore, there are too many applications for activation. Accordingly, the server does not have time to respond to all requests, so half of the users either have to wait too long or try to connect several times.

When an error occurred during iMessage activation and the user received a corresponding message, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with its code, if any. This way, you can identify a specific problem so that it can be fixed faster, since the gadget holder will know exactly what needs to be fixed.

Sometimes it is enough just to wait a few minutes or hours for the activation to be successful. It is likely that at this moment the server is carrying out maintenance, troubleshooting, or trying to expand. This is done in order to subsequently satisfy the needs of more users.

Conclusion

Thus, when iMessage does not work, it is not necessary to immediately contact specialists. It is enough to use some of the listed tips. You should not rush to send a new message, as it will spend money from your balance, and activation may not happen at all. But if the user has double-checked everything carefully, then SMS cannot be avoided.