1. If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or ...

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201422

    If you're using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this SMS. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and make sure that your time zone is set correctly.

  2. How to Enable iMessage on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (iMessage ...

    https://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-set-turn-imessage-iphone-ipad-mac

    Otherwise, here's how to enable iMessage on Mac: You must be connected to Wi-Fi for iMessages to work on Mac. Open the Messages app on your Mac.​. Select Messages as the very top of your screen and choose Preferences. Select Accounts. Find your Apple ID account on the list; it will say iMessage. Click on it.

  3. How To Enable iMessage On iPhone - Macworld UK

    https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/iphone/enable-imessage-iphone-3688011/

    Tap on Messages and you'll see a new page with an option at the top to enable iMessage. Tap on the button to the right of the name so that the background turns green.

  4. How to Enable and Activate iMessage on iDevices/Mac

    https://www.imobie.com/support/enable-and-activate-imessage-on-idevices-and-mac.htm

    How to Enable and Activate iMessage for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch 1. Open the Settings app on iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. 2. Tap on Messages. 3. Switch iMessage to on and wait for it to activate.

  5. How to Set up and Activate iMessage on iPhone X/8/8 Plus

    https://www.easeus.com/ios-tips/activate-imessage-on-iphone-x.html

    Here, in this blog, we will talk about how to set up and activate iMessage on iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. How to activate iMessage on iPhone X/8/8 Plus. If you want to use the Apple pay cash in iMessage or send multimedia messages in iMessage, the first step is to set up the iMessage function on iPhone X/8/8 Plus. 1.

  6. Why Is My iMessage Not Working On My iPhone? The Fix!

    https://www.payetteforward.com/why-is-my-imessage-not-working-on-my-iphone-and-ipad-heres-the-fix/

    Turn iMessage Off, Reboot, And Then Back On. Head to Settings -> Messages and tap the button next to iMessage to turn iMessage off on your iPhone or iPad. Next, hold the power button down until you see ‘Slide to Power Off’ and slide your finger across the bar to turn off your iPhone or iPad.

  7. How to set up iMessage on your Mac | iMore

    https://www.imore.com/how-set-messages-your-mac

    Open Messages. Click Messages in the Menu bar. Click Preferences. Click the Accounts tab. Click on your iMessage account. Click the checkbox next to Enable Messages on iCloud. Click the Sync Now button to sync immediately.

  8. iMessage Waiting for Activation Error in iOS 12 or Earlier ...

    https://www.igeeksblog.com/fix-imessage-waiting-for-activation/

    Before We Start To Fix iMessage Waiting for Activation Issue in iOS 12 or Earlier. You’ll need to sort these things out: Make sure you’ve got your number listed in the Phone app. If not, you’ll need to go to Settings → Phone → Your Name and enter your number. Make sure Date & Time are correct. Besides, ensure that Time Zone is set correctly.