Cannot use my phone number for FaceTime and iMessage

This Phone Number Cannot Be Used by iMessage and


FaceTime


You must have a SIM associated with an Apple device for +********** to be used for iMessage and FaceTime.

ever time I try to use my phone with my number my email pops up please I need someone to fix this


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iPhone XR, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 8, 2023 6:17 PM

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Oct 9, 2023 3:37 PM in response to dereon40

Hello dereon40,


Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with associating your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Try the steps here to see if they resolve the isssue: Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support


"If you still need help, change your Apple ID password and repeat the setup steps. If that doesn't work, contact Apple Support."


We hope this helps.


Cheers!


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