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My iMessages aren't working after porting my number
My iMessages aren't working after porting my number

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Written by Sophie
Updated over a week ago

If you've recently ported your number over to Superdrug Mobile and your iMessages aren't working we can help!

If you've allowed the timescales for porting, and you don't think everything's moved across, try turning your phone off and on again.

If your iMessages aren't working after porting it's usually because you need to amend your settings.

When you activate your SIM, your original iMessage number is replaced with the new Superdrug Mobile number. Even when the porting process is complete, your iMessage number will not change back to your old number.

Here's what you need to do:

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Go to Phone and then My number.

Step 3: Manually change the number in this field.

Turn your phone on and off again to reboot the settings.

You can also try the following: 

  • Settings > General > Date & Time (make sure the time zone is set correctly)

  • Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage

  • Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime

  • Restart your device

  • Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on.

If you've tried all the above and your iMessages are still not activated after a day (and it's been 24 hours) follow these steps:


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