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New iPhone- messaging only works connected to iCloud not to phone number. Cannot send texts.

New iPhone- messaging only works connected to iCloud not to phone number. Cannot send texts.



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iPhone 6, iOS 10

Posted on Feb 19, 2022 12:05 AM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2022 12:08 AM

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


If the above process does not work then simply disable WiFi and enable iMessage over 4G

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Feb 19, 2022 12:08 AM in response to Mindyvdg1

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


If the above process does not work then simply disable WiFi and enable iMessage over 4G

New iPhone- messaging only works connected to iCloud not to phone number. Cannot send texts.

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