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Can you iMessage from a different number?
The iPhone uses two types of messaging protocols: SMS and iMessage. To make it appear as if you’re texting from a different number, use third-party messaging apps that assign you a separate texting phone number, thereby keeping your real phone number out of the conversation.
How do you change number on iMessage send and receive?
Set up your phone number
- Go to Settings > Messages and make sure iMessage is on.
- Tap Send & Receive.
- In the “You can receive iMessages” section, make sure your phone number and Apple ID are selected.
Why are my iMessages suddenly sending as text messages?
When you send an iMessage, Apple will route that message through their servers using an Internet connection. This Internet connection can be either Wi-Fi or your cellular provider’s data network. If no Internet connection is available, the Messages app may attempt to deliver the iMessage as a regular SMS text message.
How do I find phone numbers associated with my Apple ID?
Go to Apple ID – Manage your Apple account. At the Security section you can see your trusted phone number.
How do I set up my phone number for iMessage?
Set up your phone number. On your iPhone: Go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is on. You might need to wait a moment for it to activate. Tap Send & Receive. If you see “Use your Apple ID for iMessage,” tap it and sign in with the same Apple ID that you use on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch.
Why does iMessage not select my phone number?
As for iMessage, the “Send & Receive” says “No Address” and I can’t select my number either. I had the same issue. I cannot tell you why it happend although it may be tied to me changing my Apple ID passowrd. Go to “Settings” on your device (I used my iPhone 5s). Scroll down and select “Messages”. Select “Send & Receive”.
How to sign out of iMessage on iPhone 5S?
1 Go to “Settings” on your device (I used my iPhone 5s). 2 Scroll down and select “Messages”. 3 Select “Send & Receive”. 4 Touch your “Apple ID: [email protected] ” (top line in blue text). 5 Touch “Sign Out”. 6 From the Messages window turn iMessage back on and sign back into your Apple ID account.
What should I do if my daughter has the wrong iMessage number?
This should revert back to only your number and email showing as the contact info for iMessage and you both should not receive eachothers messages. Your daughter will still be able to iMessage but only with her number unless she creates another Apple ID just for iMessage.