iMessage disabled number

How do I remove my phone number from old clouds without the old number to use for verification?

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 26, 2023 5:16 PM

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SravanKrA

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Jul 26, 2023 11:45 PM in response to icequeen90

In order to remove a Phone number fro Apple ID trusted number

If the phone number is associated with iMessage/Face Time then you need to turn that off first.

Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
Restart your device.

Remove the number from https://appleid.apple.com

Watch the GIF below

Add another phone number to your Apple ID from web browser.

Watch the GIF below abd Click on Add Number (On the last screen)

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