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Removing old number from imessages

anotherjo
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Hi

 

The temporary number that came with my new iphone before i ported my old number over is still the default imessage number (and is still showing on my device info screen as my main number)

 

How do i remove it?

 

Thanks

Jo

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MI5
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@anotherjo 

Settings >Phone >My number. 
Edit, save and reboot phone. 

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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@anotherjo 

It may update itself eventually. If not you can change it yourself if you have a pencil icon next to the number in My O2

Failing that, call O2 to reset your account. All numbers in this guide Guide: Coronavirus Community Help and Support 

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anotherjo
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Thank you

 

I dont have a pencil icon so i will ring them 

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@anotherjo 

Settings >Phone >My number. 
Edit, save and reboot phone. 

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)
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anotherjo
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Yes! Thank you MI5 thats sorted it slight_smile

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