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iPhone useing my email address instead of iMessage

Why has my phone changed from iMessage to my email address

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 14, 2021 2:41 PM

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Posted on Jul 14, 2021 3:19 PM

Check that your number is enabled here:

Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support


Also possibly relevant:

If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support


Good luck!

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iPhone useing my email address instead of iMessage

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