How to fix iMessage activation issue on iOS 26

iPhone users on iOS 26, iMessage activation may be blocked by an inactive SIM — here's how to fix it. Some users are finding ...
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iMessage activation issues in iOS 26: how to fix them

OS 26 users are reporting iMessage activation issues caused by inactive SIM conflicts. Learn why this happens and how to fix ...
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How To Fix iOS 26 iMessage Activation Bug On Phone Number

Here's how to fix iOS 26 iMessage activation bug on phone number, with the fix coming straight from Apple in official ...

iMessage Won't Activate In iOS 26? Here's How To Fix It, According To Apple

If you're having trouble getting iMessage to work after upgrading to iOS 26, Apple is aware of the issue and has shared a fix ...
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New iPhone? How to Activate a New SIM Card in 5 Easy Steps

Sareena was a senior editor for CNET covering the mobile beat, including device reviews. She is a seasoned multimedia journalist with more than a decade's worth of experience producing stories for ...