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Old cell still attached to new cell

My old phone number is still listed as a iMessages and FaceTime number. How do I remove the old number, I no longer have access to the phone

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 10, 2022 11:07 AM

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Mar 10, 2022 2:39 PM in response to Jimkur112

OK so you mean in Settings, iMessages on your current phone your old number still appears?

Do this

Set up imessage and facetime after change of number. 

Settings, Messages, Turn off iMessage

Settings, Face Time, Turn off Face Time

Restart the phone.

Settings, Messages, Turn on iMessage, SMS, MMS

Settings, Face Time, Turn on Face Time

The old number should go


Old cell still attached to new cell

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