Table of Contents
- 1 What does it mean when iMessage says number changed to primary?
- 2 Why are my text messages sending from a different number?
- 3 Do messages send as iMessage when blocked?
- 4 Why does my iPhone say primary number?
- 5 Why is my iPhone sending texts from a different number?
- 6 Why is my number coming up as a different number?
- 7 Why am I not receiving iMessage messages from my phone number?
- 8 How do I know if iMessage is turned on or off?
- 9 Does Verizon turn off text messaging on the iPhone 4?
What does it mean when iMessage says number changed to primary?
They’re using “XsM” to mean iPhone XS Max. So presumably you’re seeing this message because you’re doing something not quite standard with your phone number setup and texting on a dual-SIM and/or eSIM iPhone.
Why are my text messages sending from a different number?
This issue usually arises when a customer has just ported in from a different provider. Each Skinny SIM card is provisioned to have an assigned mobile number that starts with 0204. In some cases, the number brought over does not update the device and therefore sending out text messages using the assigned 0204 number.
Do messages send as iMessage when blocked?
The message sends as normal, and you don’t get an error message. This is no help at all for clues. If you have an iPhone and try to send an iMessage to someone who has blocked you, it will remain blue (which means it’s still an iMessage). However, the person you’ve been blocked by will never receive that message.
What is the difference between green and blue text messages?
If your iPhone messages are green, it means that they’re being sent as SMS text messages rather than as iMessages, which appear in blue. iMessages only work between Apple users. You’ll always see green when writing to Android users, or when you’re not connected to the internet.
How do I remove the primary number from my iPhone?
On your iOS device, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Plans > and tap “Primary” and and turn off the”Turn On This Line” option. This will disable your Primary line.
Why does my iPhone say primary number?
We’ve seen reports that resetting iMessage and FaceTime settings can solve the “Number changed to Primary” issue, even though this problem is occurring exclusively with non-iMessage text messages. To reset iMessage, jump over to “Messages” in the Settings, then tap the toggle next to “iMessage” so that it’s off.
Why is my iPhone sending texts from a different number?
If your iMessages are still being sent from your temporary number, check if your settings are updated. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and make sure the correct mobile number is displayed under the ‘START NEW CONVERSATIONS FROM’ section. You can also try to reset your network settings on your iPhone.
Why is my number coming up as a different number?
It is called “spoofing,” and the caller is using a fake phone number. There are a couple of different kinds: “neighbor” spoofing and “reflection” spoofing. Reflection spoofing is when the caller’s number appears to be the same as your own, a “reflection” of your number.
How do you know if you are blocked on iMessage?
More to the point, if you’re messaging someone via iMessage and your text bubbles suddenly change to green from blue, it’s a sign they have blocked your iPhone number. The ‘sent’ versus ‘delivered’ badge may just be confirmation they’ve blocked you.
Why does iPhone have primary and secondary?
Primary will be available just for voice and SMS. Use Secondary for cellular data only: You might want to select this option if you’re traveling internationally and you want to keep Primary for voice, SMS, iMessage, and FaceTime. This will allow you to use Secondary for data.
Why am I not receiving iMessage messages from my phone number?
If you have an iPhone and another iOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages, go to Settings > Messages, and tap Send & Receive See More…
How do I know if iMessage is turned on or off?
To check if iMessage is turned on for your device, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage. iMessage is temporarily unavailable on your device or on your recipient’s device. Learn the difference between iMessage and MMS/SMS messages.
Does Verizon turn off text messaging on the iPhone 4?
In our family we have two iPhone 4 phones. We have text messaging turned off by Verizon. We have usually been able to send SMS messages via iMessage to fellow iPhone users. All of a sudden my wife cannot text me. If she tries to text our son who also has an iPhone on a different plan, it will show up in blue as an iMessage and she can send him one.
What are iMessages on the iPhone?
iMessages are texts, photos, or videos that you send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. These messages are always encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles.