Fix for FaceTime and iMessages on El Capitan "an error has occurred during authentication"

There will be a fix for this error? It's very frustrating, I'm hoping he gets patched as soon as POSSIBLE. I tried everything suggested on the forums of Apple and you have found no solution. It used to work fine until I updated the software on my Macbook.

You must post a detailed description of what you're trying to do and and what's happening, or nobody can help you solve your problem.  There are millions of users of iMessages on El Capitan, which do not face any questions at all, so the problem is almost certainly on your end.

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    Step 1

    Check the status of the service. If the service is stopped, wait until he comes back upward. There may be a power outage, localized, even if the indicator is green.

    Step 2

    In the menu bar, select

     ▹ System Preferences... ▹ Date & time zone ▹

    The nearest town from there where you are should be selected on the map.

    Step 3

    Disconnect you iMessage and FaceTime on all your Apple devices. Sign out and then sign back in. Try to connect again.

    Step 4

    Restart your router and your device at wide band, if they are separated. You may skip this step if you don't control these devices.

    Step 5

    Follow these instructions to view the serial number of the machine. If the number is missing or invalid according to the web form, take the machine to an Apple Store or another service center authorized to correct the problem.

    Step 6

    The measures suggested in this support article. If you do not understand some of the steps or leads them not, ask for advice. Note in particular that the email address associated to your identifier Apple should be checked. If the address is in the field obsolete mac.com, you will have to change.

    Step 7

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    Step 8

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    ☞ Open LaunchPad and start typing the name.

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