can't start new imessage conversation from my phone number

In toggling iMessage off then on, I am now unable to select my phone number in the list for starting a new conversation for iMessage.

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 02:44 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2023 02:54 PM

Never mind. I finally solved it. Solution was to:

  1. Turn off iMessage.
  2. Shut down phone.
  3. Turn phone back on.
  4. Turn on iMessage and let it set up again.

Now I can select the phone number. Leaving this here in case it helps someone.

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