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

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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. 

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Yes! Thank you MI5 thats sorted it slight_smile

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You’re welcome
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