How to Get an iMessage Number

Are you tired of being stuck in an iMessage black hole, only to have incoming messages from iOS users go undelivered to your new device? Do you want to leave the world of green bubbles behind and jump ship to another platform? Look no further! With this guide, you can easily activate iMessage with your phone number and start messaging fellow Apple users without skipping a beat.

iMessage is known for causing issues when a user decides to leave iOS behind and switch to another platform. However, once enabled, it allows you to message other Apple users from all of your Apple devices, as well as send regular text messages to friends outside of the Apple ecosystem. But before you can do this, you need to activate iMessage correctly so that it doesn't show an error.

To start, make sure that under the 'You Can Receive iMessages' section, your phone number is selected along with your Apple ID. If you see the option for 'Use Your Apple ID for iMessage,' tap it and sign in to your Apple ID to use it. It may take some time for it to activate, but a confirmation message will pop up saying that your carrier may charge for an SMS message.

To proceed, open your iPhone settings and go to 'Messages.' Ensure that you have an active Wi-Fi or cellular network as the process requires internet access. It's also advisable to make sure beforehand that you can send an SMS from your number, as iMessage sends a message to Apple's servers and extra charges for a standard message may apply depending on your carrier.

Unlike some other instant messaging apps, iMessage doesn't work with a number that is not installed on your iPhone. You need to have an activated SIM card for the number you want to use with iMessage on the phone. Otherwise, you might get an 'error' or 'activation unsuccessful' message.

Activating iMessage with your phone number is quite easy and convenient. It's one of the many exclusive perks of getting an iPhone. So, if you're tired of being stuck in the green bubble world, use iMessage with your phone number and not just your Apple ID to take your messaging experience to the next level.

How to get a imessage number