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Registered phone number not associated with device

My number is registered to my appleId but my is not associated with this iPhone

this happened when I changed network provider but kept the same phone and used a PAC code to change the number of the new Sim to my previous number.

I have since then been getting warnings that I will not be able to do iMessages and FaceTime in 7 days time as this will expire. What can I do?

iPhone XS, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 6, 2022 2:10 PM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2022 9:20 AM

Hello Tfarran,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.


  1. "Make sure that you're using the latest software for your Mac or iOS device
  2. Make sure that you correctly followed the iPhone steps to set up your phone number. You should be using the same Apple ID on all of your devices.
  3. In the “You can be reached” section of Messages and FaceTime settings, make sure that there are checkmarks beside your phone number and Apple ID:


If your phone number is unchecked and you can't select it, or you have some other issue, follow these steps:


  1. On your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch:
    • Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
    • Go to Settings > FaceTime. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
  1. On your iPhone:
    • Go back to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is turned on.
    • Tap Send & Receive, then choose “Use your Apple ID for iMessage” and sign in with your Apple ID.
  1. Using the same Apple ID, sign back in to Messages and FaceTime on your other devices. 

If you still need help, change your Apple ID password and repeat the setup steps. If that doesn't work, contact Apple Support."


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


Cheers.


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Oct 8, 2022 9:20 AM in response to Tfarran

Hello Tfarran,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.


  1. "Make sure that you're using the latest software for your Mac or iOS device
  2. Make sure that you correctly followed the iPhone steps to set up your phone number. You should be using the same Apple ID on all of your devices.
  3. In the “You can be reached” section of Messages and FaceTime settings, make sure that there are checkmarks beside your phone number and Apple ID:


If your phone number is unchecked and you can't select it, or you have some other issue, follow these steps:


  1. On your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch:
    • Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
    • Go to Settings > FaceTime. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
  1. On your iPhone:
    • Go back to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is turned on.
    • Tap Send & Receive, then choose “Use your Apple ID for iMessage” and sign in with your Apple ID.
  1. Using the same Apple ID, sign back in to Messages and FaceTime on your other devices. 

If you still need help, change your Apple ID password and repeat the setup steps. If that doesn't work, contact Apple Support."


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


Cheers.


Registered phone number not associated with device

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