I can’t receive messages from this SIM card

I can’t receive messages from this SIM card

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 09:23 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2023 09:28 AM

SIM cards have nothing to do with messages; they just map your device ID to your phone number. If you are having problems receiving SMS (text) or MMS (picture) messages you need to work with your carrier to resolve them.


If the problem is only iPhone to iPhone messages see: iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

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Feb 23, 2023 09:28 AM in response to Lucypp

SIM cards have nothing to do with messages; they just map your device ID to your phone number. If you are having problems receiving SMS (text) or MMS (picture) messages you need to work with your carrier to resolve them.


If the problem is only iPhone to iPhone messages see: iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

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