My iPhone doesn’t want to connect to my phone number

osmar81 Said:

"My iPhone doesn’t want to connect to my phone number"

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Troubleshooting Phone Number and Messaging Setup:

Try Resetting your Apple ID Password:

1. Go Here: Add or Remove your Phone Number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support
2. Scroll to: the very bottom
3. As it Reads: "If you still need help, change your Apple ID password and repeat the setup steps. If that doesn't work, contact Apple Support."

Are you using a dual SIM (or eSIM) setup? Otherwise, there should be no reason for multiple telephone numbers. Each Apple ID is associated with exactly one person.

If you’re using a dual setup, then only the telephone number(s) shown under Settings > FaceTime > You can be reached by FaceTime at - are eligible to receive FaceTime calls.

osmar81 wrote:

Will I later be able to re-enter it and use my phone normally ?

”Re-enter”? I don’t understand.

At the moment, only your Apple ID is available for iMessage. You’re trying to add your current iPhone telephone number. “Re-enter” simply does not apply.

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

osmar81 Said:

"My iPhone doesn’t want to connect to my phone number"

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How so? Is the rotating wheel continually spinning? If so, restart your iPhone.