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Brige1819 Author

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RCS messages not working after phone number change on iPhone

I recently changed my phone number and ever since my RCS messages aren’t working. What can i do

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iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 6, 2025 5:55 PM

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Ingo2711

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Posted on Jul 11, 2025 12:53 AM

Does your new carrier support RCS messages?

Wireless carrier support and features for iPhone in the United States and Canada - Apple Support

If yes, did you try to disable the feature, restart the iPhone and enable it again?

Turn on RCS messaging on your iPhone - Apple Support

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