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How do I activate iPhone to receive Imessages and FaceTime calls?
After you set up your phone number, you can turn it on or off for Messages and FaceTime on your iPad or iPod touch. For Messages, go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is on. If asked, sign in with the Apple ID you’re using with Messages and FaceTime on your iPhone. Then tap Send & Receive.
How do I activate FaceTime and iMessage on my Mac?
To use iMessage or FaceTime, you need to activate them on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch….Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime
- Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
- Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
- Restart your device: iPhone. iPad. iPod touch.
- Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on.
How do I activate iMessage for data?
If you don’t have access to Wi-Fi, you can also activate iMessage using Cellular Data. Go to Settings -> Cellular Data and turn on the switch next to Cellular Data. If Cellular Data is already on, try toggling the switch off and back on again.
Is iMessage free on WiFi?
If you use WiFi, there’s no cost, but if you use your cellphone’s data, it’s deducted from your data plan. Sending pictures or videos over iMessage can use a lot of data very quickly. iMessage is located in the default messages app on your iPhone. (This is true if just one person in a group message is on Android too.)
How to activate iMessage and FaceTime on iPhone?
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. Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime
How long does it take for iMessage to work after activation?
Please note that activation may take up to 24 hours to complete. Leave iMessage, and FaceTime enabled for this entire period and do not toggle it off and on. If after 24 hours, iMessage or FaceTime still aren’t working, it pays first to call your mobile phone carriers support team to ensure the problem isn’t on their end.
What is the difference between iMessage and FaceTime?
iMessage and FaceTime & Privacy. iMessage and FaceTime are designed to protect your information and enable you to choose what you share. iMessage is an Apple service that sends messages over Wi-Fi or cellular connections to other iOS devices (with iOS 5 or later), Mac computers (with OS X 10.8 or later), and Apple Watches.
What kind of information does Apple Store on FaceTime?
• Apple may record and store information about FaceTime calls, such as who was invited to a call, and your device’s network configurations, and store this information for up to 30 days. Apple doesn’t log whether your call was answered, and can’t access the content of your calls.