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iMessage through phone number

Having an issue with using my phone number to use FaceTime and iMessage, tried all the suggestions from YouTube and called my cell carrier...any suggestions?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 6, 2023 10:32 AM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2023 11:49 AM

EasterPancake wrote:

Having an issue with using my phone number to use FaceTime and iMessage, tried all the suggestions from YouTube and called my cell carrier...any suggestions?

Follow all steps here If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

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iMessage through phone number

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