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I'm no longer able to choose whether I want to use an email or phone number when using facetime with my ipad or iPhone in new OS 7 system. Is this a flaw in their program or is their something I need to do to be able to choose?

I'm no longer able to chose whether I want to use an email address of phone number when using facetime on my iPad or iPhone with the new OS7. Is there a way to get around this or is this a flaw in Apple's new OS system? The problem is when using face time to friends iPads have to use email and i'm no longer able to do that. Any suggestions?

Posted on Oct 30, 2013 11:45 AM

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Oct 30, 2013 1:09 PM in response to Le Moushe

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/


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 😉

I'm no longer able to choose whether I want to use an email or phone number when using facetime with my ipad or iPhone in new OS 7 system. Is this a flaw in their program or is their something I need to do to be able to choose?

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