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 Not Working on iOS 26? Apple Explains How to Fix It

Apple says the issue may stem from having an inactive SIM with the same number as your active SIM. To fix it, remove the ...

If You Can't Activate iMessage After Updating to iOS 26, Try This

Though we don't know the scope of the users affected, we do know who might be affected. According to Apple, the issue might occur when updating to iOS 26 if you have an inactive SIM with the same ...

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 ...

Using iOS 26 CarPlay? Here’s why you’re probably not getting Messages notifications anymore

If you've been using CarPlay after updating to iOS 26, then you might notice how the Messages app has disappeared. Here's why ...