HT204380 How do I receive facetime calls from someone not in my contacts?

How do I receive facetime calls from someone not in my contacts?

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Set up iMessage
http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
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
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/
Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
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.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/
Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
How to Block Someone on FaceTime
http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
My Facetime Doesn't Ring
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457
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=8
How to Send SMS from iPad
http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
 Cheers, Tom

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HT204380 If I make a FaceTime call from a iphone 4s or 4 to another one using the email, does it gets registered as a call in the monthly bill?

I just want to know if the call gets registered on the bill when making a FaceTime call from iphone to iphone using the email.

No, it doesn't get registered as a call as it functions simply as data through Wi-Fi

IPhone question: when I receive a call from someone who is not in my contacts and I then decide to add that number to my contacts, is there a way to put it directly into a specific group?

After receiving a call on my iPhone 4s I decide I want to add their number to a specific group in my contacts using the "Create New Contact" option. When I do this it only is established in the "All Contacts" group. Is there a way to add it directly to a specific group?

hi, this thread already deals with the issue:
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I can not receive FaceTime calls from my mac when i call it from my iPhone

it was all fine and now i can't recieve facetime calls but i can make them, doe it matter if i have the same email on my mac and my iphone?

You should have a separate, verifyible e-mail address for your Mac, and a separate, verifyible e-mail address for your iphone. Having the same address for both can cause the issue you're having.

TS3274 Hi, have just got new iPad 3 and am having difficulty receiving FaceTime calls from husbands iPhone 4s. IPad wasn't ringing at all and the iPhone would get a message saying iPad was unavailable for FaceTime yet we were using same Internet connectio

Hi,
Just got the iPad 3 which is our first and we were messing around with FaceTime between this and our iPhone 4s. The problem was we can FaceTime the mobile but we kept getting a message flag that the iPad wasn't available.
After much deliberation and googling we have managed to get the iPad to at least ring when we FaceTime it from the iPhone but the new problem is it rings for half a second giving no one a chane to answer.
Can anyone suggest anything else?
So far we have checked in setting that all sounds are enabled, put slide switch to mute then flicked the mute button up and down on the side of the iPad above the volume and also changed the DNS numbers on both mobile devices to ensure they sync but I am still having the same problem.
All answers greatly appreciated

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime: Set-up, Use, and Troubleshooting Problems
http://tinyurl.com/32drz3d
 Cheers, Tom

How do I make FaceTime call via email not phone

The FaceTime marker in my contacts is sometimes only visisble on a mobile and even home telephone number and rarely on an email address which is the obvious choice. Other than deleting the mobile and home numbers (when FaceTime only then defaults to the email address), is there a way to chage the method of calling without deleting telephone numbers?

Depending on what hardware each of you is using for a particular call, both you and your contact need to have Apple iD and contact information set up correctly. For detailed help, you both should consider relevant info from iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage.
If you are still having difficulty, at least one of you might also find some useful info in iOS: Using FaceTime, iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime, and / or FaceTime for Mac: Troubleshooting FaceTime.
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I have viber installed on my iPhone. But whenever I receive a call from Viber, it would not ring. How do I fix this problem? How do I make it ring with incoming call?

I have viber installed on my iPhone. But whenever I receive a call from Viber, it would not ring. How do I fix this problem? How do I make it ring with incoming call?

Bring your phone into Apple for evaluation

I've got an iPad and iPhone 4S, both of which are set up for facetime. When someone calls me, both the iPad and phone ring, even though the phone is set to receive facetime calls on the number and the iPad is set for an email account. why is this?

I've got an iPad and iPhone 4S, both of which are set up for facetime. When someone calls me, both the iPad and phone ring, even though the phone is set to receive facetime calls on the number and the iPad is set for an email account.
How can I change the setup so on the email only the iPad rings and on the phone number only the phone rings?

No it's not stealing. They have an allowance that you can share with so many computers/devices. You'll have to authorize her computer to play/use anything bought on your acct. You can do this under the Store menu at top when iTunes is open on her computer.
As far as getting it all on her computer....I think but I am not sure (because I don't use the feature) but I think if you turn on Home Sharing in iTunes it may copy the music to her computer. I don't know maybe it just streams it. If nothing else you can sign into your acct on her computer and download it all to her computer from the cloud. Not sure exactly how to go about that, I haven't had to do that yet. I wonder if once you authorize her computer and then set it up for automatic downloads (under Edit>Preferences>Store) if everything would download. Sorry I'm not much help on that.

How do you receive a call on your computer with the new OS X?

How do you receive a call on your computer with the new OS X?

The following quotation is from http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/continuity/
The link shows a picture of the Notification. Below it says there is "nothing to set up" but I believe that you need to have FaceTime activated (signed in) on both devices as there is a setting on iPhone/iPad in Settings > FaceTime where you turn "iPhone Cellular Calls" on/off.
Sometimes when your iPhone rings, it’s not where you are. Maybe it’s charging in another room. Or it’s buried in your backpack. But your Mac or iPad is sitting right there. Now you can make and receive phone calls on those devices as long as your iPhone running iOS 8 is on the same Wi-Fi network. Incoming calls show the caller’s name, number, and profile picture. Just click or swipe the notification to answer, ignore, or respond with a quick message. And making a phone call from your iPad or Mac is just as easy. Simply tap or click a phone number in Contacts, Calendar, or Safari. It all works with your existing iPhone number, so there’s nothing to set up.

On my iPod touch, I can receive FaceTime calls but can't initiate them. Thoughts?

On my iPod touch, I can receive FaceTime calls but can't initiate them. Thoughts?

Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Ipod touch won't ring receiving FaceTime call when in standby

I am trying to FaceTime one touch from another. If the one receiving the 'call' is in standby it will not ring. If I take it out of standby or disable locking then it rings normally. I am assuming this is because it loses the wifi connection when sleeping? Is there a way to keep it connected? Is there a way to receive FaceTime calls when in standby mode?

mjl4321 wrote:
I am trying to FaceTime one touch from another. If the one receiving the 'call' is in standby it will not ring. If I take it out of standby or disable locking then it rings normally. I am assuming this is because it loses the wifi connection when sleeping? Is there a way to keep it connected? Is there a way to receive FaceTime calls when in standby mode?
Welcome to Discussions, mjl4321
My iPod touch rings and displays the incoming FaceTime screen from sleep. Yours should, too.
Here are some things you can consider:
• If you are using both on the same LAN, try moving one to another wi-fi location. Some users report problems when using more than one FaceTime device simultaneously on the same LAN.
• If you have multiple devices on your network, check with your ISP for this possibility:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2460
• Might you merely not be hearing the call? I changed my ringtone to a louder sound and turned the ringer volume to maximum so my partially deaf ears could hear the call if I happened not to be looking directly at my iPod when a FaceTime request was received.
• Do you have a solid wi-fi connection with minimal interference? I occasionally need to refresh my wi-fi connection. In my case, I think this is due to interference from my nearby neighbors, but interference can be caused by portable phones, microwave ovens, and a variety of other electrical sources:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1365
To refresh, turn Settings > Airplane Mode ON and then immediately back OFF.
Of course, if you lose wi-fi while your iPod is sleeping, you will not know when you need to reset. However, if connected apps ever stop working while you are using them, this may be your problem during sleep, too. You can try the suggestions in the link above to see if you can eliminate the problem.
• If nothing works for you, ask your retailer or Apple Authorized Service Provider to check whether your iPod may need service.
BTW, your posted system info shows "new ipod touch iOS 4". If this is correct, you should update to iOS 4.1. If it is wrong, you can correct the info in the "My Settings" link in the upper right part of the page whenever you are logged into Discussions.
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HT1349 I forgot the answer to my security questions and I don't have a rescue email, whenever I receive a call from apple support it disconnects, is there any other way of resetting security questions?

I forgot the answer to my security questions and I don't have a rescue email, whenever I receive a call from apple support it disconnects, is there any other way of resetting security questions?

From a Kappy post
The Best Alternatives for Security Questions and Rescue Mail
1. Send Apple an email request at: Apple - Support - iTunes Store - Contact Us.
2. Call Apple Support in your country: Customer Service: Contact Apple support.
3. Rescue email address and how to reset Apple ID security questions.
An alternative to using the security questions is to use 2-step verification:
Two-step verification FAQ Get answers to frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID.
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Receiving phone calls from apple support

I have received a few calls from someone with broken English telling me that my computer is vulnerable due to cyber attacks. They are not selling software or anything but is telling me to get on my computer to look at links on my computer to see how many attacks I've had and how to stop them. I have not entertained this because I do not know of Apple calling people about their computers. Is this a third party contracted by apple trying to help or is this someone cyber Phishing? Just wondering what these calls are about. Has anyone else received similar calls?

Is this a third party contracted by apple trying to help
No.
... or is this someone cyber Phishing?
Yes.
Apple does not make such phone calls.
You can entertain yourself with them if you want to kill some time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDJWixw4TCI
It works even on a Mac!
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I get a call from someone saying they've missed a facetime call I've not made

Can anyone suggest a solution to this? If I make a successful Facetime call to my Mum, I get a call from a nice lady (who isn't in my contacts list or phonebook, and never has been) saying she has missed a facetime call from me. I'm using iOS8.0.2 on my iPhone 5s and my Mum has an iPad mini retina also running iOS8.0.2

Its a scam. A well known and long running one. Microsoft will never ask for personal details (they already have them) and
will never cold call you. Nor do they send out anti virus messages
Microsoft does not do that nor do they have partners who do that
See the following for additional information about this and what to do and how Microsoft operates:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx
If you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it.
For more information, see: What to do if you think you have been a victim of a scam.
Read More: Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently
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HT5176 How can I make a call from my new iPad(3rd generation) with wifi+4G

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You cant "Call" anyone. Its not a phone. You can facetime other IOS users. Setup facetime with your apple id in ipad settings/facetime. You can also download apps like skype in the app store.

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