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iMessage and facetime

New sim but transferred old number and can’t get iMessage or FaceTime

iPhone 11, 13

Posted on Nov 27, 2019 10:50 PM

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User profile for user: sapper
sapper
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Posted on Nov 27, 2019 11:01 PM

This response came fron 8 years ago, but might help: To change the default phone number in iMessage, you need to:


  1. Insert the new sim.
  2. Go to Settings > Messages>Turn off iMessage.
  3. Go to General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
  4. Once the iPhone is open.
  5. Go to Settings > Messages>Turn ON iMessage.
  6. This will recognize the new sim and have it verified.


As and when your phone recognises the new number, it should allow FaceTime to work.

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sapper
User level: Level 4
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Nov 27, 2019 11:01 PM in response to HBro123

This response came fron 8 years ago, but might help: To change the default phone number in iMessage, you need to:


  1. Insert the new sim.
  2. Go to Settings > Messages>Turn off iMessage.
  3. Go to General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
  4. Once the iPhone is open.
  5. Go to Settings > Messages>Turn ON iMessage.
  6. This will recognize the new sim and have it verified.


As and when your phone recognises the new number, it should allow FaceTime to work.

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