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May 4, 2026
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reverted back to ID mobile number

  • May 4, 2026
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My son got his new phone about 5 weeks ago and we got the PAC code from EE and transferred to his old number. This worked fine, but his phone has just reverted back to using the number ID mo I’ve gave him! Why and what can we do please? 

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    iD Mobile Employee
    May 4, 2026

    Hi ​@Jobarry.

     

    I’m really sorry to hear this has happened. I understand how confusing and frustrating it must be, especially as the number was working fine after the transfer.

     

    This can sometimes happen if the network hasn’t fully refreshed the SIM profile, but we can usually resolve it by performing a network reset to help the SIM correctly re-register the transferred number.

     

    Please follow the steps below depending on the device:

     

    For iPhone:
    Go to Settings
    Tap Phone
    Tap My Number
    Delete the old number and re-enter the correct one
    Tap Save
    Go to Settings → Messages and turn iMessage OFF
    Go to General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset
    Select Reset Network Settings
    Once the phone restarts, go back to Settings → Messages and turn iMessage ON
    The device should then re-verify the SIM and number

     


    For Android:
    Open Settings
    Tap General management
    Tap Reset
    Select Reset network settings

     

    Once completed, please restart the phone and check if the correct number is now showing.

     

    If the issue continues after this, please let us know and we’ll be happy to investigate further for you

     

     

    Thanks,

    Marquerita

    The iD Mobile Team

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