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Change Primary Number - dual SIM

Is there really no other way, other than to delete the conversation, for a change of default number to take effect?

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 29, 2021 4:56 PM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2021 9:38 AM

Hi kirstenn1,


If you are on a text message and want to change the default SIM card you need to:


  1. Open Messages and the conversation with the contact
  2. Tap on the Contact (at the top) and click on info
  3. Click on info again
  4. Under the contact name, you should see "last used: Primary >". Click on this option and then choose the Primary or Secondary SIM


You can also change the Default Voice Line altogether from Settings > Mobile Data > Default Voice Line.


Let me know if this helps, otherwise, can you please elaborate further on your question?

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Mar 30, 2021 9:38 AM in response to kirstenn1

Hi kirstenn1,


If you are on a text message and want to change the default SIM card you need to:


  1. Open Messages and the conversation with the contact
  2. Tap on the Contact (at the top) and click on info
  3. Click on info again
  4. Under the contact name, you should see "last used: Primary >". Click on this option and then choose the Primary or Secondary SIM


You can also change the Default Voice Line altogether from Settings > Mobile Data > Default Voice Line.


Let me know if this helps, otherwise, can you please elaborate further on your question?

Change Primary Number - dual SIM

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