Introduction 

In today’s global world, it is necessary to stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues. Apple IMessage service is a convenient way to connect with Apple users on all Apple devices like Macbooks, iPhone or iPad. Through this app the users can send text images, documents, videos and many more with Wi-Fi or cellular network. IMessage also has end to end encryption with only the sender and receiver can see the messages.  For signing into iMessage you need some important things like an Apple ID, internet connection and of course an iPhone. 

Step by Step Guide on How to Sign into iMessage on Iphone

1. First, unlock your iPhone and look for a setting app. The setting app icon looks like a gray gear. Then tap to open the app.
2. In the settings menu scroll down till you see the settings name messages. Then tap on messages to open the settings related to iMessage.
3. In the message setting there is a toggle button. If it’s not green, then it means your iMessage setting is turned off. Tap on the switch to turn it on and it will turn green.
4. After you turn on the switch, your iPhone will ask you for your Apple ID. Enter your Apple ID email and password to sign in. If your Apple ID is already logged in, in your iPhone then it will automatically open your iMessage.
5. Then Apple may ask you for your phone number to connect you with the people through your phone. It is possible that it can be automatically linked, if your phone number is already added to your Apple ID. https://youtu.be/_wIWStNUKPk?si=3hmeO6G6KesFra3N

Some Issues While Signing-in 

• Activation taking too much time

Sometimes it happens that I message activation takes a long time. The problem can be your internet connection. For Imessage activation, users need a stable internet connection. Sometimes it happens that weak Wi-Fi or weak mobile data can slow down the process of I message activation which could result in taking too much time. However if you have a stable Wi-Fi connection but it’s still the iMessages not working then you can start your phone and try to login again. 

• Error Messages 

Error messages are a frequent problem while signing into imessage. To solve this problem, you can first double check your Apple ID and password to ensure that you typed the correct information. But it’s a common problem that many people forget their password so you can reset your password at the official Apple website. After you turn on the switch, your iPhone will ask you for your Apple ID. Enter your Apple ID email and password to sign in. If your Apple ID is already logged in, in your iPhone then it will automatically open your iMessage.

• iMessage is not working 

Sometimes it happens because iMessage is restricted on your iPhone. To solve this issue you can go on the settings and then restrictions to see if the iPhone has iMessage as restricted or not. If your problem still exists then you can update your iPhone to the recent iOS system. You can do this by going in the settings and then tapping on the general updates. Then Apple may ask you for your phone number to connect you with the people through your phone. It is possible that it can be automatically linked, if your phone number is already added to your Apple ID. 

• iMessage isn’t receiving any messages 

It is a common problem that is addressed by the users of iPhone on the iMessage app. To solve this problem, the user can go into the settings app. Then going into messages to send and receive. Here you can check the list of contacts you can reach. This helps to ensure why you can’t send messages to certain people. It can be because someone doesn’t have an iphone or if they have an iphone but they are not signed in to iMessage. It may happened because you’re blocked by someone. 

Blocking Someone on iMessage Do

Firstly, it’s important to understand what happens when you block someone on an IMessage before going to the topic of unblocking. Blocking is like putting a barrier between you and the person you blocked. Some of the key things that occur when you block someone are 

• The blocked person cannot send you any text on iMessage or even regular text messages which is SMS.  
• The person will not be able to make phone calls or FaceTime calls. 
• You also would not get any notifications from them which means you are cutting communication from them in every possible way. 
• If they send you a message it will show to them that the message is delivered but you will not actually receive the message. 

Unblocking Someone On iMessage 

After blocking a person, you decide to unblock them then it’s important to consider some changes that will happen. It is extremely easy to unblock someone but you should keep in mind some changes that will come. 

• Can Message you Again

It means that they can message you again just like before. The iMessage and the regular text messages (SMS) will come to you like usual. However there is nothing you have to do after unblocking them. You can read their messages and reply to them like normally. The conversation will get to normal and there will be no effect of blocking on iMessage. If you have unblock someone then the messages they send while they were blocked by you will not be received by your phone. 

• About Receiving of Old Messages 

The messages a person sends when they are blocked by you, they will not be delivered or received by your phone when you unblock them. For example, if they tried to send you a message while they are blocked, you won’t be able to receive those messages when you unblock them. These messages are gone and if they sent something important while being blocked then they have to send it again. 

• Can Call and FaceTime You Again

Unlocking someone means they can call you or FaceTime you again like normally. The simple call on your number will ring your phone and the FaceTime call will be like normal on your device. The calls that they have made while they were blocked by you will not show on your device like messages and they have to call you again, if they want to convey important information. 

Conclusion 

Apple IMessage service is a convenient way to connect with Apple users on all Apple devices like Macbooks, iPhone or iPad. Through this app the users can send text images, documents, videos and many more with Wi-Fi or cellular network. IMessage also has end to end encryption with only the sender and receiver can see the messages. For signing into iMessage you need some important things like an Apple ID, internet connection and of course an iPhone.Sometimes it happens that I message activation takes a long time.

The problem can be your internet connection. For Imessage activation, users need a stable internet connection. Sometimes it happens that weak Wi-Fi or weak mobile data can slow down the process of I message activation which could result in taking too much time. However if you have a stable Wi-Fi connection but it’s still the iMessages not working then you can start your phone and try to login again.