Phone number activation

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Phone number activation

I just transferred my SIM card to my iPhone 13. But my phone number isn’t showing up in my Apple ID settings and it says “waiting for activation” for my iMessages and FaceTime. What do I do to fix this or get my phone number connected to this phone? I tried manually putting the phone number in my Apple ID settings and it sent the verification code to my number but it didn’t show up because my phone number isn’t connected to my phone, even though the SIM card is activated?

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 4, 2022 9:17 AM

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jeromyk

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Aug 4, 2022 9:38 AM in response to AY87

Hello AY87,

Moving SIM cards from one phone to another doesn't work with every carrier. Some carriers need to know some specifics about your particular device (such as IMEI) in order to move service over. You shold contact your cellular provider.

This article also helps describe your iMessage activation issue:

-> If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

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