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Can I activate my iMessage without service?

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I bought this from a friend and factory reset it. I don't know how to activate iMessage but my FaceTime works.?
 

mayconvert

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go into setting, log into iMessage with your apple ID and password. it should activate using your email address ( like an iPod touch )
you do have to be on wifi if you don't have service via sim card.