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Unable to choose Phone Number for IMessage and FaceTime

I switched from Tmobile to Visible by Verizon and switched from an Iphone XR to Iphone 14. My IMessage and Facetime are linking to my email address and I can't choose my phone number as it shows "waiting for activation" it has been 3 days since the switch and I have turned off IMessage, FaceTime and turned back on. I have turned my phone off and on several times and nothing has helped.

iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 4, 2022 9:36 AM

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Posted on Nov 5, 2022 2:33 AM

Problem activating iMessage

See If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime – Apple Support (UK)

Basically it says do what I said above plus a few obvious checks then contact your network provider

4 replies

Nov 4, 2022 9:48 AM in response to jol343

Try this exact sequence

Set up imessage and facetime after change of number. 

Settings, Messages, Turn off iMessage

Settings, Face Time, Turn off Face Time

Restart the phone.

Settings, Messages, Turn on iMessage, SMS, MMS

Settings, Messages, send & Receive, select your number which should now be there.

Settings, Face Time, Turn on Face Time

Unable to choose Phone Number for IMessage and FaceTime

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