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I can't add phone number to iMessage

Hi, just set up my iPad and it won't allow me to add my phone number to my iMessage/FaceTime just my email address, anyway to change this?


Thanks.

Posted on Sep 11, 2013 12:29 PM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2013 12:46 PM

Sign out of iMessage on both devices. Sign back into iMessage on your iPhone. Wait until it completely activates. Sign back in on your iPad using the same iTunes account. Your phone number should now be linked to iMessage on your iPad.

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Sep 11, 2013 3:14 PM in response to Captain pug

Using FaceTimehttp://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319


Troubleshooting FaceTimehttp://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/


FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues

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


Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID

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


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


Send an iMessage as a Text Message Instead with a Quick Tap & Hold


http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/18/send-imessage-as-text-message/



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 😉

Dec 10, 2013 8:33 PM in response to Captain pug

I am having the same problem. I am not able use my phone number in iMessage on my iPad. It works on my iPhone but only email works on my iPad. I signed off of iMessage on both devices, signed back on through my phone, then through my iPad. Still no luck. The only thing I can think of is that I'm using 2 different apple ID's. One for my phone and one for the iPad which is primarily for work. Is this the problem? If so is there a way to use both ID's together?

Dec 10, 2013 8:49 PM in response to Robinmcloud

Yes, the two different Apple IDs are the problem. You can only use the iPhone number on the iPad if both devices are signed in using the same Apple ID. No, there is no way to tie the two IDs together. However, you only have to sign in with the same Apple ID in iMessage. You can continue to use a different Apple ID for iTunes & App Store, and iCloud.

Jan 23, 2014 5:50 AM in response to Captain pug

How does my wife add her iPad's phone number to her iMessage?

To say the iPad is not a phone and therefore you don't need to is wrong on so many counts. She has a 3G SIM and they send text messages to it to let her know when her balance is running low, when she has topped up etc. she also needs to be able to send messages from this number to get them to add the data bundle.


Why is this so difficult? She does not have another device with iMessage. How can she add her number so she can manage her account?


Thanks

Jan 23, 2014 6:18 AM in response to neilwar

neilwar wrote:


Why is this so difficult? She does not have another device with iMessage. How can she add her number so she can manage her account?

It's not difficult, it's impossible. I'll restate what I said earlier in this thread...


Since the iPad is not a phone, people can't contact you with a phone number, thus you cannot enter a phone number. It's done via an email address which is linked to your iPad on Apple's servers.


The number on your iPad 3G is for internet access only.

I can't add phone number to iMessage

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