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Problem with messages

I need assistance with receiving messages on sms it is showing my email instead of my actual phone #. When I try to change the id for iMessage to my phone it just stays on verifying but won’t verify

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Feb 12, 2024 10:56 PM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Feb 12, 2024 11:05 PM

You need to have an SMS/MMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS/MMS services.

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number

First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled for at least One SMS*** with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you
If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One international SMS*** Only)
If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...

*** You may not have an SMS plan (Domestic & International) enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.

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