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Porting Issues

  • May 27, 2026
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Hi

I have had my new phone a couple of months now, but people say that sometimes it shows as the number that came with the phone even though I ported my old number over.  It is quite intermittent.  When I go to settings and click the phone is shows the new number not my old one, and have done Settings>Messages>Send/receive but only the new number is there to tick not my old one I brought over.  My partner said today for some unknown reasons my messages are coming in from the new number so he has two message threads for me know, please can you help. thank you

 

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Owethu M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • May 27, 2026

Hi ​@LoobyDixon

 

I do apologise that the old number is still showing. Please follow the below:

 

For iPhone:
- Please go to Settings> Phone> My Number.
- Please change it to the number you wish to keep. It might not allow to change or save immediately.
- If the number does not change kindly open the Settings app. Tap General. Scroll down to the bottom of the list. Tap Reset. The "Reset" option is at the bottom of the Settings menu. ... Tap Reset Network Settings. Enter your passcode if prompted, then tap Reset Network Settings to confirm your choice. This will help.


For android:
To check or update the number shown on your Android device, please follow the steps below:


📱 Check your phone number in settings
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap About Phone or About Device
3. Select Status
4. Tap My phone number
📌 On some devices, this may appear under SIM Status or SIM Card Status within the Status menu.


💬 Update number in Messages app (if applicable)
If your number is showing incorrectly in messaging:
1. Open the Messages app
2. Tap More (⋮)
3. Select Settings
4. Tap Advanced
5. Select Phone number
6. Enter the correct number associated with your SIM
7. Tap OK to save


🔄 If the number is still incorrect


Please try the following:
* Remove the SIM card
* Restart the device
* Reinsert the SIM card
* Check again in Phone Settings


🔍 Further troubleshooting


If the issue persists after rebooting:
* Insert the SIM into a different device
* Send a text message and check whether it displays:
- Your correct (ported) number, or
- The temporary number


This will help determine whether the issue is with the SIM or the handset.

 

Owethu