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I can’t send my messages through my own number but it’s rather the iCloud which isn’t always done as so

I can’t message my contacts using my own number

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 28, 2022 12:10 AM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2022 12:30 AM

Go to Settings > Messages

and make sure that iMessage is turned on. You may need to wait a moment

for it to activate. Tap Send & Receive. If you see "Use your Apple

ID for iMessage", tap it and sign in with the same Apple ID that you use

on your Mac, iPad and iPod touch

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I can’t send my messages through my own number but it’s rather the iCloud which isn’t always done as so

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