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Incorrect phone number in settings after porting number from previous phone

How can I amend the phone number in imessage and facetime settings to show my own number instead of the temporary number given by my sim provider?

iPhone SE (2nd generation)

Posted on Mar 13, 2023 4:43 AM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2023 5:08 AM

Go to Settings → Apple ID → Name, Phone Numbers, Email

Tap Edit and select Add email or phone number. Add your new phone number and delete the old one. Then, restart your iPhone.

Go to Settings → Messages → Send & Receive.

Check if your new number is registered, if not - try turning off iMessages, wait a bit and turn it back on. After a short time, iMessages should be ready and your new number should be registered.

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