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How do I keep iMessage but change my phone number On my iPhone XR iOS 16.6?

I changed carriers and have a new phone number. How do I update my phone number for Apple ID on iPhone XR IOS 16.6?


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iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 10, 2023 12:08 AM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2023 11:57 PM

Re: "I changed carriers and phone number.

How do I update my phone number for Apple ID on iPhone XR IOS 16.6?


You can change the phone number listed in your Apple ID by going to the sign-in webpage:

https://appleid.apple.com


You may have to add the new number before you can remove the old number.

After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync


If needed: How to: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support


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

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Aug 11, 2023 11:57 PM in response to DebJustDeb

Re: "I changed carriers and phone number.

How do I update my phone number for Apple ID on iPhone XR IOS 16.6?


You can change the phone number listed in your Apple ID by going to the sign-in webpage:

https://appleid.apple.com


You may have to add the new number before you can remove the old number.

After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync


If needed: How to: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support


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

How do I keep iMessage but change my phone number On my iPhone XR iOS 16.6?

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