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Solved: How to fix iOS 17 iMessage activation issue

By: Author Alex Lim

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Categories Troubleshooting

Are you having trouble activating iMessage on your iOS 17 device? You are not alone. Many users have reported this bug, which has been present since the early stages of iOS 17 development.

In this guide, we will show you how to solve this problem using different methods. Let’s get started.

Solved: How to fix iOS 17 iMessage activation issue

Solution 1: Toggle Network

iMessage needs a good internet connection to work. If your network is not stable, you may face this issue. To fix it, you can turn off and on your network settings. Here are the steps:

  1. If you are using WiFi, go to Settings > WiFi and turn it off.
  2. Wait for a few seconds and turn it on again.
  3. If you are using cellular data, go to Settings > Cellular network and turn it off.
  4. Wait for a few seconds and turn it on again.

If you are using WiFi, go to Settings > WiFi and turn it off.

Solution 2: Toggle iMessage

Another method to fix the iMessage activation issue is to turn off and on iMessage. This will reset its settings and may solve the problem. Here is how to do it:

  1. Go to Settings > Message > iMessage.
  2. Turn off iMessage and wait for a few seconds.
  3. Turn on iMessage and see if the issue is fixed.

Toggle off the switch next to "iMessage."

Solution 3: Reset Network Settings

Reset your network settings to their original state. This will delete all your WiFi networks, passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings, so make sure you back them up with your Apple account.

To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Settings > General.
  2. Go to Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset.
  3. Tap on Reset Network Settings and see if the issue is fixed.

Sign Out and Reset Network

Solution 4: Use Apple ID

Another way to fix the iMessage activation issue is to use your Apple ID instead of your phone number to send iMessage. This works if your Apple ID is an email ID. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Settings > Message > iMessage.
  2. Go to Send & Receive and tap on your Apple ID.
  3. Uncheck your phone number.
  4. You can now send messages using your Apple ID.

Conclusion

We hope this guide helped you fix the iMessage activation issue on iOS 17. The developers know about this bug, but they have not said when they will fix it. We will update this guide when they do. Until then, you can try these methods.