# How to fix Apple iPhone X that shows iMessage “Waiting for Activation” error

URL: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50460/how-to-fix-apple-iphone-x-that-shows-imessage-waiting-for-activation-error

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

It's conceivable that the '**iMessage waiting for activation**' issue is just due to a minor system error that has affected iMessage, so be sure to restart your device first to rule out this option. After all, a typical reboot clears your phone's memory, reloads all of its apps, services, and key operations, and refreshes its memory. To turn your **iPhone off,** press and hold the side button and one of the volume keys, then glide the power icon from left to right across the words slide to power off. Wait a few seconds before **pressing and holding** the side button until the [Apple](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86701/story-of-foxconn-a-key-manufacturer-of-apple-products-iphones) logo shows in the display's centre.