Why is my iMessage and FaceTime number different?

Why is my iMessage and FaceTime number different?

On your iPhone go to Settings / Phone and check what ‘Your Phone’ number is. Mine displayed the incorrect iMessage number. Sign out of your Apple ID, turn off iMessages and FaceTime, and then reset network settings. After that, remove the carrier from the phone.

How do I change my Apple ID iMessage and FaceTime number?

For FaceTime, go to Settings > FaceTime. If asked, sign in with the Apple ID that you’re using with Messages and FaceTime on your iPhone. Turn your phone number on or off: To turn on your phone number, select it and your Apple ID in the “You can be reached” section.

How do you reset iMessage and FaceTime?

Turn off iMessage and FaceTime services

  1. Toggle iMessage or FaceTime Off, wait 20-30 seconds and then turn it back On.
  2. If that doesn’t work, add a restart before you toggle iMessage or FaceTime back on.

Why can’t I use my Apple ID for iMessage and FaceTime?

To make sure that your Apple ID and password are correct, go to the Apple ID account page and sign in with the same Apple ID that you’re using with Messages and FaceTime. If that works, open the app and take these steps: Messages: Choose Messages > Preferences, then click Accounts.

How do I unregister my number from iMessage?

How to deregister a phone number associated with iMessage and FaceTime

  1. Launch Settings from your home screen.
  2. Tap Messages. You may have to scroll down a bit to find it.
  3. Tap Send & Receive.
  4. Tap the number you wish to remove. Those currently in use are signified by a check mark.
  5. Tap Remove.

How to activate iMessage and FaceTime on iPhone?

1 Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. If you’re using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this SMS. 2 Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and make sure that your time zone is set correctly. See More…

How do I Turn on my phone number for FaceTime?

For Messages, choose Messages > Preferences, then click iMessage. For FaceTime, choose FaceTime > Preferences, then click Settings. Turn your phone number on or off: To turn on your phone number, select it and your Apple ID in the list. If you don’t see your phone number, get help with your settings or contact Apple Support.

What happens if I remove my phone number from FaceTime?

Calls or messages for the removed numbers won’t appear on those devices anymore. If you have questions, contact Apple Support. After you set up your phone number, you can turn it on or off for Messages and FaceTime on your Mac. Open Messages or FaceTime.

Why is my iMessage not working on my iPhone?

Unable to contact the iMessage server. Try again. Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. If you’re using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime.

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