iMessage not working - stuck on "waiting for activation"

[soupcannon]

Sounds like you may need to try a restore from your pc/Mac

[ashleytimm]

Unfortunately I have tried that already and it still is not working.

[gina7239]

What about a full restore through phone?

[soupcannon]

Did you restore it to a save or set up as new phone ?

[JoeL_VZW]

Hello ashleytimm

Sorry to here your having problems with your imessaging. Let's see if we can get this resolved quickly for you.

Please try a reset on the device. Here's a link to the reset: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430

After resetting please enable imessaging and retest.

Please let me know if this helps

Thank you

JoeL_VZW

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[ashleytimm]

I tried a full restore and it still is not working. It worked until I plugged it into my computer to add music back to the phone and after I unplugged it from itunes it no longer worked.

[ashleytimm]

I restored it to an icloud backup/

[ashleytimm]

This did not solve the problem, unfortunately.

[ChristinaB_VZW]

Hi ashleytimm,

I regret to learn that you are having an issue with iMessage. I'm prepared to assist you. I have sent you a direct message in order to assist you further. I'm sure I can help resolve this for you.

Thanks!

Christina B

VZW Support

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[Mic13407]

is there a way you can assist me with it too. my phone is saying waiting for activation in iMessage it only works through the email one not my phone number like it was working all along just past couple days ago it like not working the way it should be. yes i cleared my phone start it from a new phone instead of a backup and it still dosen't work. i need iMessage to show my number while sending it out and i can recieve at my phone number not the email one.