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Knunanne90
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iPhone 14 Plus stuck on RCS waiting for activation after iOS 27 update

updated to new iOS 27 now my RCS shows waiting on activation? why? I cannot receive android messages




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Original Title: iOS 27 iPhone 14 Plus 




Posted on Oct 20, 2026 8:53 PM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 21, 2026 6:51 AM in response to Knunanne90

Hi there


Please try this


  • Toggle RCS Settings: Go to Settings > Apps > Messages > RCS Messaging, turn it off, wait 15 seconds, and turn it back on.
  • Switch Off Wi-Fi: Turn off Wi-Fi and use cellular data only while RCS finishes registering.
  • Restart Your iPhone: Perform a hard restart or standard reboot to clear out temporary background glitches.
  • Refresh Cellular Line: Temporarily toggle your eSIM or physical SIM line off and on in Settings > Cellular, then re-enable RCS.
  • Toggle iMessage: Temporarily turn off iMessage in your message settings, wait a moment, and turn it back on to force a fresh identity handshake. 


BrandallMcdandle
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 21, 2026 7:16 AM in response to WheelieNick

This did the trick for me. Thanks

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256379992