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outgoing texts are my email

Why are my text messages going out via my email address rather than my phone number? I tried going to settings > iMessage. I turned it off and waited a few minutes to turn it back on but my email is still selected. I tried to select my phone number but it only gives me an option to remove my number from iMessage and Facetime... And the little wheel is continuously spinning to the left of my number

iPhone XS

Posted on Jan 13, 2023 11:16 AM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 11:53 AM

Try this and see if it helps.


Force close the settings app. Instructions are in the link below.

Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support


Then force restart you phone. See this for the instructions on force restarting.

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


After you have performed both steps, see if you can make the changes in the settings app.


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Jan 13, 2023 11:53 AM in response to aprilfromrayne

Try this and see if it helps.


Force close the settings app. Instructions are in the link below.

Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support


Then force restart you phone. See this for the instructions on force restarting.

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


After you have performed both steps, see if you can make the changes in the settings app.


outgoing texts are my email

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