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I still have my iPhone but I changed my number. I want to use IMessage with my new number. How can I do that?

How can I use IMessage with a new number but same iPhone?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on May 25, 2020 6:35 AM

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Posted on May 25, 2020 6:40 AM

You have to get Messages and FaceTime to “forget” the old number. These steps should achieve that:


  1. Go to Settings/Phone and change the number to the correct one there.
  2. Go to Settings/Messages, turn it on if it is off, tap on Send & Receive, then tap on your Apple ID and sign out.
  3. Go to Settings/FaceTime, turn it on if it is off, then tap on your Apple ID and sign out.
  4. Restart your phone using this “how to” link —>Restart your iPhone - Apple Support.
  5. Go to Settings/Messages and sign back in.
  6. Go to Settings/FaceTime and sign back in.


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 25, 2020 6:40 AM in response to Alasheq

You have to get Messages and FaceTime to “forget” the old number. These steps should achieve that:


  1. Go to Settings/Phone and change the number to the correct one there.
  2. Go to Settings/Messages, turn it on if it is off, tap on Send & Receive, then tap on your Apple ID and sign out.
  3. Go to Settings/FaceTime, turn it on if it is off, then tap on your Apple ID and sign out.
  4. Restart your phone using this “how to” link —>Restart your iPhone - Apple Support.
  5. Go to Settings/Messages and sign back in.
  6. Go to Settings/FaceTime and sign back in.


I still have my iPhone but I changed my number. I want to use IMessage with my new number. How can I do that?

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