My phone is stuck on verifying in imessage

[e_cc]

Hi, currently having this problem. How long did it take the number to connect after doing the process? I did those steps and am still verifying but can't tell if it's going to work this time or not. Sorry for reviving this but I'm hoping you remember something!

[e_cc]

I ended up fixing it by contacting my carrier! I went through with the process of setting up the new phone without a phone number beforehand, and then I believe they transferred an eSIM to the new phone (my old phone had a physical SIM but I think new ones don't have them anymore), and the "Verifying..." on the old one disappeared. Thanks though!

[Dunkman]

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@e_cc wrote:

Hi, currently having this problem. How long did it take the number to connect after doing the process? I did those steps and am still verifying but can't tell if it's going to work this time or not. Sorry for reviving this but I'm hoping you remember something!

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Verification should be pretty quick if things are working properly.  Any other phone issues?  Is data working? Talk?  

Might want to try a network reset of phone (note: this will erase any saved Wifi passwords).  If new customer and recently transferred from another mobile company, make sure the old carrier's SIM card is removed or eSIM is deactivated.