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phone number and Apple ID help please

I have an Apple ID that is linked to an unfamiliar phone number - what do I do?

iPhone SE, iOS 10

Posted on Jul 10, 2021 11:27 AM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2021 11:34 AM

You need to change/add the number on your Apple ID. You may have to add the new number before you can remove the old number. After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync. Before trying to make the change, sign out of Messages/FaceTime on all devices/computers.


Apple ID - Manage 

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Jul 10, 2021 11:34 AM in response to explainittomelikeIma6yearold

You need to change/add the number on your Apple ID. You may have to add the new number before you can remove the old number. After the change, allow up to 24 hours for the change to sync. Before trying to make the change, sign out of Messages/FaceTime on all devices/computers.


Apple ID - Manage 

phone number and Apple ID help please

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