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So... I have a new IPad + New Icloud info and do not have access to previous device...
Problem: I can't find a way to remove my phone number from a previous device I had.
My new IPad states when I try to put associate my number to my new Ipad/info "This phone number is already in use with another account"
Please help as this is also messing up my actual phone sms (some messages coming throw while others isn't)
iPad, iPadOS 14
If you are using a different AppleID, you will need to de-register your mobile phone number from your old AppleID account:
Deregister iMessage on your iPhone or online – Apple Support
Once de-registered, you’ll be able to register your phone number against your new AppleID.
In the majority of cases, creating and using an entirely different AppleID not recommended - as you’ll lose access to any paid Apple Apps, Subscriptions and Services purchased from your old AppleID. All purchases are permanently tied to the AppleID account from where the purchase is made - and cannot be transferred. All of your devices should be signed-in with the same AppleID.
Your AppleID is the key to Apple Services. The account will generally be kept through your lifetime, updating your primary email address (this being the username with which you sign-in to iCloud and other Apple Services) as necessary. Similarly, you should keep your secondary (recovery) email addresses and trusted telephone numbers up to date - as these may be needed if you should ever lock-out your account.
For info:
Change your Apple ID - Apple Support
Change your Apple ID password – Apple Support
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support
If you are using a different AppleID, you will need to de-register your mobile phone number from your old AppleID account:
Deregister iMessage on your iPhone or online – Apple Support
Once de-registered, you’ll be able to register your phone number against your new AppleID.
In the majority of cases, creating and using an entirely different AppleID not recommended - as you’ll lose access to any paid Apple Apps, Subscriptions and Services purchased from your old AppleID. All purchases are permanently tied to the AppleID account from where the purchase is made - and cannot be transferred. All of your devices should be signed-in with the same AppleID.
Your AppleID is the key to Apple Services. The account will generally be kept through your lifetime, updating your primary email address (this being the username with which you sign-in to iCloud and other Apple Services) as necessary. Similarly, you should keep your secondary (recovery) email addresses and trusted telephone numbers up to date - as these may be needed if you should ever lock-out your account.
For info:
Change your Apple ID - Apple Support
Change your Apple ID password – Apple Support
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support
You need to contact Apple support via the contact support link located at the upper right hand corner of every Webpage of these Apple support communities OR by installing and using the Apple Support app found in the iOS App Store.
Tap the iOS App Store link below.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044
Best of Luck to You!
I no longer had the old device nor access to it so... yea.
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