Facetime + iMessage not activating

[Rylan1]

Some may find this strange, but I've been looking for an iPhone 8 running an old(ish) iOS. I came across an iPhone 8 on iOS 14.2. When I tried activating iMessage, I've just had the waiting for activation message for hours. All other Apple features work.

I've tried all basic troubleshooting

I also tried everything I saw from this Public Mobile Forum.

Also tried everything from this youtube video: (Video)

Any ideas besides updating?

[Grinch]

As mentioned….not a PM issue. Google it and preferably pick an answer from Apple. 

Try: A reboot, or a full reset and set up iMessage and FaceTime again. 

        https://support.apple.com/en-ca/105088#:~:text=If%20you%27re%20using%20an,your%20Apple%20ID%20for%20....

edit: and make sure your iOS is up to date. My wife’s 8 plus is on 16.7.6. 

[hTideGnow]

HI @Rylan1 

you might want to check with Apple Communities instead

but try to remove the phone number from iMessage settings, then reboot and put it back