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i have two phones, a main one that i use everyday, and a 2nd one that i use to call people and play games on. I was able to send messages before through my number on my second phone , but recently my friends have been telling me that it would

send through my email, instead of my number, is there a way to fix this?

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 5, 2022 8:50 PM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2022 2:43 AM

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


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Aug 6, 2022 2:43 AM in response to al3xx23

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


i have two phones, a main one that i use everyday, and a 2nd one that i use to call people and play games on. I was able to send messages before through my number on my second phone , but recently my friends have been telling me that it would

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