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changing number on Apple ID

Recently I purchased an iPad mini for my husband. When I tried to iMessage the iPad we discovered the phone number associated with his Apple ID was our 17 yr old daughter's. Now anytime we try to message the ipad using his email, it goes to her. Any suggestions on how to solve this would be greatly appreciated.


K. Bramlett

iPad

Posted on May 10, 2013 8:57 PM

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May 11, 2013 7:04 AM in response to babycakesBramlett

Use an email address just for messages, like a free gmail address.


Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319


Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367


The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting

http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8


Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268


iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510


Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245


iOS: About Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529


Set up iMessage

http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/


iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538


How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS

http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/


Troubleshooting Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755


Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try

http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/


Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime

http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l


FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/


Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90


FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970


How to Block Someone on FaceTime

http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html


My Facetime Doesn't Ring

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4155326


To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8


How to Send SMS from iPad

http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html


You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.

http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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