HT201415 why cant i send imessages through my phone number? i can't choose my number as an option to send from
my number is like light grey, and the only option i can choose is to send imessages through my email. I have no idea why it stopped working or how to fix it
At the time of this post, there seems to be a problem with iMessage and Facetime but only some users are affected.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
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How do I get my iMessage to work? I just updated to iOS 7. Now it won't allow me to iMessage through my phone number
Hello, Cubby21.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Here are the best resources for troubleshooting issues with Message.
iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Cheers,
Jason H. -
It won't let me send iMessages through my phone number
When ever I go to send a message to someone else with an iPhone it won't send as am I message or when it does it uses my email & not my phone number
Hi e.frye,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You may find the steps in these articles helpful:
iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
All the best,
Jeremy -
I cannot get my phone number to show up under message settings. Therefore i cannot send imessages by phone number.
Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Set up iMessage
http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
Set Up Alert Sounds
http://www.quepublishing.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1873027&seqNum=3http://www.quepublishing.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1873027&seqNum=3
Extra FaceTime IDs
http://tinyurl.com/k683gr4http://tinyurl.com/k683gr4
Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htmhttp://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
Fix Can’t Sign Into FaceTime or iMessage iOS 7
http://ipadtutr.com/fix-login-facetime-imessage-ios-7/http://ipadtutr.com/fix-login-facetime-imessage-ios-7/
FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
How to Block Someone on FaceTime
http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
My Facetime Doesn't Ring
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457#19087457https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457#19087457
How to watch FaceTime calls on the big screen with Apple TV
http://www.imore.com/daily-tip-ios-5-airplay-mirroring-facetimehttp://www.imore.com/daily-tip-ios-5-airplay-mirroring-facetime
Send an iMessage as a Text Message Instead with a Quick Tap & Hold
http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/18/send-imessage-as-text-message/http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/18/send-imessage-as-text-message/
To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
How to Send SMS from iPad
http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.htmlhttp://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
How to Receive SMS Messages on an iPad
http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/receive-sms-messages-ipad-16776.htmlhttp://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/receive-sms-messages-ipad-16776.html
Apps for Texting http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/apps-for-textinghttp://appadvice.com/appguides/show/apps-for-texting
You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
Cheers, Tom -
Why won't my iMessage register my phone number?
I had recently had to restore my iPhone 4 because I had forgotten my passcode. After resetting, my phone number hasn't registered for my iMessage, allowing me to only be able to use my email. I tried almost everything: turning it off then back on, resetting network settings, signing out of my apple ID and signing back in, turning off both iMessage and FaceTime and then turning them back on again, removing my SIM card, and finally updating it to the latest iOS 7.0.4. None have worked as there is no check mark beside my number. Can anyone help?
Try going to this site
https://supportprofile.apple.com
Sign in using your apple id and deleting your phone then try to resign up on your phone. -
Please help me get iMessage with my number
First, log out of everything including home sharing, imessage, facetime and appstore. Turn on airplane mode for a few seconds and retry turning on imessage.
You can also try instead of airplane mode you can turn off your phone instead then retry imessage. -
TS4268 why cant i send imessage with my iphone number
why cant i send imessage with my iphone number,my number is there but I can't click it I can only use my emails
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iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting | iLounge Article -
my boyfriend has the original droid and can send up to 1min long videos thru text. i have the droid 2 and cant send videos in any format thru text. and i can only send certain ones to emails. so why cant i send them by text? and they are short videos. less than 30 secs.
Within the camera, before you record your video, go into settings and make sure you have the video length and quality set to the "for MMS" settings. Are you taking these steps below to send a video through text?
From the home screen, touch the applications tab (located at the bottom of the display).
Touch Gallery.
Touch a gallery (e.g. All videos).
Touch and hold a video.
Touch Share.
Text messaging
If presented, touch Yes.
To resize, touch Menu.
Touch Resize.
Touch one of the following options then touch OK:
176x144
320x240
Touch Menu.
Touch Done.
Touch No.
From the To field, enter a 10-digit mobile number .
As the number is entered, a matching contact may appear and can be selected at any time.
Alternately, touch the contacts icon (located on the right-side of the To field), touch a contact, touch the appropriate mobile number then touch OK.
Repeat this step as necessary to add additional recipients.
To add a subject, touch Menu.
Touch Add subject.
Enter a subject.
From the Enter message here field, enter a message.
Touch Send.
Here is a link for additional information. Click here http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id=34758#messaging -
TS2771 why cant i send messages to my iphone or anyone elses phone from my ipod
why cant i send messages from my ipod touch to my iphone or any other phone
Without more informnation
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting | iLounge Article -
All my data on my phone got deleted so I restored it through Itunes and now my IMessage will not recieve nor send out messages through my phone number but my email. I've tried alot but non is really working, help please !!
Ok. You don't have to select your number. Just check your email under your "grey" number and then at the bottom of this page you will see the option "Start new conversations from". Select your number.
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Why cant I send mail to myself from the ipad. It remains in the out box
Why cant I send mail to myself from the ipad. It remains in the out box.
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I am using the wifi only. -
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Is this one person using an iphone or ipad for imessaging?
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i can send imessages to a phone number but not to my daughter's apple ipad. can u tell me how or why i can't do this
- What happens when you try? Error message?
- Is the email addrese listed on her iPod in Settings>Messages>Send and receive?
- Is the same email address listed on your device in Settings>Messages>Send and Receive? If so it will not work.
Also see:
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages -
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