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Q: iMessage has wrong contact number for me . How do I change it?

How do I change iMessage contact number for me?

iPhone 4S

Posted on Mar 30, 2013 7:51 PM

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Rjbart

Q: iMessage has wrong contact number for me . How do I change it?

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  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Mar 30, 2013 8:19 PM in response to Rjbart
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    Mar 30, 2013 8:19 PM in response to Rjbart

    You can go to Settings>iMessage and check to see what is showing under Send & Receive. Your phone number should be there, as well as any other device you have that is using the same Apple ID. The phone number should be taken from your phone when you activate iMessage. Again, if there are other devices that are using the same Apple ID, they would be listed there as well. See which ones have a check mark. You can remove those you do not want to use.

  • by Clarissafromdu,

    Clarissafromdu Clarissafromdu Dec 6, 2013 12:11 PM in response to ChrisJ4203
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    Dec 6, 2013 12:11 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

    In my case my phone number is not on the list, other phone number is there. How to remove the old phone number and how to register or add the number that i am using

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Dec 6, 2013 12:23 PM in response to Clarissafromdu
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    Dec 6, 2013 12:23 PM in response to Clarissafromdu

    I am guessing that you have cellular service on your device first. If your number is not there, then you need to go into Settings>Messages>turn off iMessage. Wait a few moments and turn it back on again. iMessage gets the phone number from the carrier/SIM card. Something occurred during your activation. Just activate it again, that should correct it.