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I just got a new phone and I was told that I could use my old phone number on the new phone for some reason I cannot make calls or text yet or receive those because the phone is trying to verify the number what should I do thank you

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 15, 2021 6:33 PM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2021 6:39 PM

penguinniugnep Said:

"Phone number: I just got a new phone and I was told that I could use my old phone number on the new phone for some reason I cannot make calls or text yet or receive those because the phone is trying to verify the number what should I do thank you"

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Contact your Carrier.

If it is not verifying and operating as it should, then contact your carrier --- they manage your cellular service.

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Mar 15, 2021 6:39 PM in response to penguinniugnep

penguinniugnep Said:

"Phone number: I just got a new phone and I was told that I could use my old phone number on the new phone for some reason I cannot make calls or text yet or receive those because the phone is trying to verify the number what should I do thank you"

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Contact your Carrier.

If it is not verifying and operating as it should, then contact your carrier --- they manage your cellular service.

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