My number shows “unavailable for sharing” in the security section and it can not be used for message or facetime.

It was working just okay yesterday morning. But last night, I could not get or send a message with my number. I sent a message to my friend to test it out and it only worked for my apple ID email. Whenever I try to activate my number, it says my number is unavailable for sharing I can’t even select it or delete it. When I tried activating it on the message section, it said that it was unsuccessful. i tried updating my phone, reset the wifi, and even tried turning my things on and off including my phone itself. Please help.

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 31, 2023 6:42 AM

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thevirgrocks

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Posted on Nov 29, 2023 8:27 AM

THE FIX:

Go into Settings>Messages>iMessage. Ensure that iMessages is toggled to green, indicating it is on.

Under Send & Receive, I only had my phone number listed. For some reason, I was not logged in with my Apple ID. So, click sign in with Apple ID (and you will leave your number checked as well.)

Then, go into Settings>FaceTime. Ensure that you are also logged into your phone number and Apple ID here also. If not, log in.

Restart your phone.

Lastly, double check on Settings>Your Name>Sign-In & Security that the message under your phone number stating "unavailable for sharing" is no longer there.

Hope this helps!

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