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I can’t send my messages through my own number but it’s rather the iCloud which isn’t always done as so

I can’t message my contacts using my own number

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 28, 2022 12:10 AM

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Go to Settings > Messages

and make sure that iMessage is turned on. You may need to wait a moment

for it to activate. Tap Send & Receive. If you see "Use your Apple

ID for iMessage", tap it and sign in with the same Apple ID that you use

on your Mac, iPad and iPod touch

Posted on Apr 28, 2022 12:30 AM

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I can’t send my messages through my own number but it’s rather the iCloud which isn’t always done as so

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