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anyone know how to fix imessage not letting you use your phone number but email instead i tried to change it and even signed out but its not working

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on May 13, 2020 2:33 AM

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Posted on May 13, 2020 8:29 AM

You need to change/add the number on your Apple ID. After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync. Before trying to make the change, sign out of Messages/FaceTime.

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May 13, 2020 8:29 AM in response to merci81

You need to change/add the number on your Apple ID. After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync. Before trying to make the change, sign out of Messages/FaceTime.

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