2. Tap Apple ID and select Sign Out.
3. Then toggle the iMessage switch to turn it OFF.
After deactivating the iMessage, check if the phone number displayed under Send & Receive is selected and updated. If not, enter the correct phone number.
4. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.
Then turn your iPhone off for at least 10 seconds and turn it back on. Once the phone is back on, do these:
- Settings > Messages > iMessage and re-enable the feature.
2. Tap on Send & Receive and sign into your Apple ID. Make sure that the phone number listed under under “Start new conversations from:” is the correct number.
Note as well that you might be charged for a fee every time you deactivate and reactivate the iMessage feature.
Other options:
If the problem still persists after performing the workarounds listed above, you may try performing a reset network settings. Simply head to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
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