Sometimes iPhone users have problems sending and receiving text messages. In this case, there are problems with sending simple SMS-messages, and in the iMessage application. Today we will talk about a few simple steps that may help to solve these problems.

Recall that with most problems in the work of iOS-gadgets it is better to contact the Apple service center, but sometimes the most simple manipulations can help.

If the iPhone does not receive and does not send messages, you first need to check the correctness of the operator settings. You can do this by going to Settings. There we select the item "Basic", then go to "About this device" and to the section "Operator". Sometimes cellular operators can release updates to cellular settings. Then the "Update" button will appear in the section "Operator".

To send iMessage messages, you need a network connection. Check your Wi-Fi or cellular network settings.

If you receive an alert "Waiting for activation" when you try to send an iMessage message, you need to do the following:.

Make sure that the iPhone is set to the correct time and date.

Go to Settings, go to "Messages" and deactivate, and then reactivate iMessage.

Sometimes the reason for not sending messages may be incorrect configuration of iMessage.

Messages will not be sent if instead of the phone number for sending iMessage messages and starting conversations Apple ID.

To configure the settings for sending messages to iMessage, open the Settings and go to the "Messages" menu. Further in the "Send / Receive" section, make sure that the "Your address for iMessage messages" and "Start new conversation with" are specified with a phone number and not an e-mail address.

If you still can not send the message after all the previous steps, contact Apple Service Center for assistance..