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09-08-2014 19:45 - edited 09-08-2014 19:48
As the title states, my iMessage and SMS aren't working. It all kicked off today when I turned off my iMessage (for not even a minute) and since then it has been "waiting for activation..." with my mobile number - there's a tick next to my email address but I don't want to use it. My normal SMS isnt working either. I can send them, just not receive, which I find a bit bizarre.
Is this a problem with others just now or is it just my phone being a little pain?
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on 10-08-2014 13:09
Just had to keep signing in/out of Apple ID and switching off both iMessage and FaceTime, and it eventually showed my number then. No hassle with the "Waiting for activation..." capers either.
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09-08-2014 19:47 - edited 09-08-2014 19:48
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09-08-2014 19:47 - edited 09-08-2014 19:48
Try a reset of your iPhone by ;
Holding the Top Sleep/Wake Button and Home Button until the Apple Logo appears, and then let go of both. Your iPhone will reset.
And or ;
Settings , General , Reset , Network settings.
Help link http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
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on 09-08-2014 19:50
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on 09-08-2014 19:50
What about calls - are they working OK?
Let us know how it goes and check out this thread for general phone faults http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly-and-Pay-Go/Self-help-guide-Is-the-network-down-for-me-or-ev...
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on 09-08-2014 19:52
Thanks, but I've tried both of those ideas. I've never had trouble with this before so I'm a bit lost! I also tried switching iMessage and FaceTime off (apparently you have to do both) and signing out off Apple ID, and still nothing. Maybe I'm being too impatient!
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09-08-2014 19:54 - edited 09-08-2014 19:56
If you get stuck then you can seek help from an Apple Store Genius Bar via http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/geniusbar/ or an in store O2 guru via http://www.o2.co.uk/help/guru
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on 09-08-2014 19:56
I'll have a wee look on there, thanks!
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09-08-2014 19:58 - edited 09-08-2014 19:59
Try removing your SIM card and give it a clean.
Good luck.
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on 09-08-2014 20:12
Aw it's still not working. I'll give it tomorrow and if it's still not working I'll nip in to an O2 store and see what they can do Thanks guys!
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on 09-08-2014 20:13
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Would you let us know how you get on.
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on 09-08-2014 20:16
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on 09-08-2014 20:16
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