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Using another line on Apple 13

Why does my new Apple 13 say I have to use an alternate line?

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 15, 2022 3:31 PM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2022 3:59 PM

Dolores— wrote:

Why does my new Apple 13 say I have to use an alternate line?


Tap the “i” button next to the contact you want to call -> your default phone number -> alternate number. When manually dialing a phone number, tap the primary phone number and choose the alternate SIM



Make a call on iPhone - Apple Support


Using Dual SIM with an eSIM - Apple Support


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Jul 15, 2022 3:59 PM in response to Dolores—

Dolores— wrote:

Why does my new Apple 13 say I have to use an alternate line?


Tap the “i” button next to the contact you want to call -> your default phone number -> alternate number. When manually dialing a phone number, tap the primary phone number and choose the alternate SIM



Make a call on iPhone - Apple Support


Using Dual SIM with an eSIM - Apple Support


Using another line on Apple 13

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