IMessages, text from phone number

I noticed today that I can only start conversations in iMessages from registered email addresses and not my phone number. Has anyone else noticed this? I know I have been able to do this in the past, but today the phone number option is gone.

settings - message - send and receive - see if your number is greyed out with a check mark.
also check start a new convo.

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    Hello I send imessages to a phone number I receive delivery notice but sms does not show on receiving phone. Otherwise when receive imessage from other phone I reply and receiver sees SMS !!! Any explanation ?

    To my knowledge, I've only seen this for imessage only and not SMS.
    The other users would need to have send read receipts enabled on their phone.

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  • Not receiving texts from one number

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  • HT5538 Inncorrect iMessage/face time phone number

    My iMessage/face time phone number belongs to another family member, how do I adjust it to be my number? I have confirmed my number is the number associated with my Apple ID

    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
    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
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    Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
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    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
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    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
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    How to Block Someone on FaceTime
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    My Facetime Doesn't Ring
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457
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    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

  • Block number in imessage by changing phone number?

    Obviously I cannot block someone through imessage.  I blocked them from calling or texting me through Verizon.  BUT, if I change my mobile number, will that work?  Currently, in my settings, the only way I can be reached through imessage is my phone number.  So if I change that, will it work?  I know my phone number is still associated with my Apple ID so I am a little confused.  Any help is greatly appreciated!

    Depends on whether you are using the same iCloud account on the device, or if you are syncing Contacts via iTunes, if you are syncing both devices to the same computer.
    When you block someone, no matter which application you "launch" the block from (Messages, Phone, FaceTime) you are blocking the Contact. So, any app that uses that contact will see it as a blocked contact and will block any incoming activity to that app from that contact.
    Here is a Support Article with more info:
    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229
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  • How do you combine iMessage sent to phone number and email?

    I talk to someone who sends me imessages to my phone number from their phone, and also from their ipad to my email. Both phone number and email are under the same contact. But the mesages go into 2 different threads. Id like to combine them since being under the same contact they show up exactly the same in the messages list.. so i cant tell if im messaging the ipad or the phone..
    ideally id like to write a message to that contact and it would go to both their ipad and iphone...
    anyways.. how do I combine them?

    This is possible and you can also send and receive iMessages to your MacBook from one phone number without having to use any email address whatsoever. This also means you will have one chat thread with all of your messages not two.
    Anyone will tell you that I am a hardcore Apple Fan, however, sometimes they lack in the instructions area. For a while now I have had a problem with iMessages being sent from my MacBook. I could send an iMessage from my phone with no problem and my friend would receive it from my phone number however, the problem would arise when I would send a iMessage from my MacBook to to the same friend and a new thread would be created, so in essence she would have two different messages for me, one from my phone number and one from my email. After numerous attempts of contacting Apple Customer Service with no avail, I eventually figured it out on my own. I did aggrate some friends because I had to send messages relentlessly. In the end I found a solution and here are the instructions.
    You’re going to go into iMessage on your computer, go to messages in the top left, click on preferences and then click on accounts. Look under “you can be reached for messages at” you should see your email and or your phone number.
    If you do not see your phone number you need to add it to your account at this site. “https://appleid.apple.com/” click on manage your Apple ID and then sign in. After you sign in you will go to another screen and on your left you’ll see a list of choices click on phone numbers. Add your phone number and click save changes. It usually takes a few seconds for your iMessage account to update. Completely quit iMessage in the toolbar and then reopen it and go back into messaging preferences and then accounts.
    After that has been done your phone number should now be added to the “you can be reached for messages at” section. Click on your phone number and then uncheck your email address.
    Then go into your iPhone settings, messages, then scroll down to send and receive. Uncheck any email, only your phone number should have a checkmark, if your phone number does not have a checkmark... check it. You should receive a pop-up on your iPhone saying so-and-so’s MacBook is now using “insert phone number here” for iMessages.

  • If i download ios5 to my iPod, because my apps will get deleted will i be able to keep the same text free phone number?

    If i download ios5 to my iPod, because my apps will get deleted will i be able to keep the same text free phone number?

    If you update correctly yuyr apps wiull not be deleted and you can restore from backup.  Just make sure that all theapps are in the library of he computer and that there is a backup of your iPod.  Thenupdate and if necessary, restor from backup.  Also see:
    iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5

  • ??command line for texting to phone number??

    Hi there are few commands on https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA171/can-i-run-skype-for-windows-desktop-from-the-command-line
    but i am looking command for texting to phone number?

    Hi, Cigilgan, and welcome to the Community,
    Any new command lines would be introduced via an update to the FAQ article you cited.
    Regards,
    Elaine
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  • HT5622 I had this pop up: Add (phone number) for Facetime and iMessage. This phone number was associated with AppleID  on iPhone. I havent used it or done anything. What does this mean? Is someone using my ID and do they have my pasword.?

    I had this pop up: Add (phone number) for Facetime and iMessage. This phone number was associated with AppleID  on iPhone. I havent used it or done anything. What does this mean? Is someone using my ID and do they have my pasword.?

    If it isn't from something you did (like update iOS on an iPhone, or activate a new iPhone), then yes, I would be suspicious.

  • How do i change my imessage to my phone number not my email?

    How do i change my imessage to my phone number not my email?

    Settings > Messages > Send and Receive > Start New Conversations From > select your phone number.

  • My daughter recently broke her iphone 4.  We had a spare so we exchanged SIM card.  Now that we are linked in the cloud, I am getting all of her text messages and when I text her i get a text from my  number.  What should i try next?

    My daughter recently broke her iphone 4.  We had a spare so we exchanged SIM card.  Now that we are linked in the cloud, I am getting all of her text messages and when I text her i get a text from my  number.  What should i try next?

    stop using the same Apple ID for iMessage on both phones

  • I am not receiving imessages to my phone number

    Since moving to iOS 6 I have found that other iphone users are unable to send an iMessage to my phone number. If a message is sent to my email address, it appears on all my divices. If sent to my phone number, it goes nowhere so I am receiving SMS messages from other iphone users or their send is failing altogether. Even though I have set it up on my ipad to do so, iMessages sent to my phone number aren't coming up there either. I have tried a hard reset of the phone and turning imessage off, then on again.

    Hey Chris gate!
    Here is an article for you that will help you troubleshoot this issue with your Messages:
    iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
    Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
    -Braden

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