Wrong source text number when texting

Hi ​@Edd547,

I'm really sorry to hear you're experiencing issues with your mobile number. Please try the steps below, depending on the type of phone you have:

For Android:

• Open Settings
• Tap General Management
• Tap Reset
• Select Reset network settings

For iPhone:

• Go to Settings
• Tap Phone
• Tap My Number
• Delete the old number
• Enter the new number
• Tap Save

Then follow these steps to refresh iMessage:

1. Go to Settings
2. Tap Messages
3. Turn iMessage OFF
4. Go to Settings > General
5. Tap Reset
6. Choose Reset Network Settings
7. Once your iPhone restarts, go back to Settings
8. Tap Messages
9. Turn iMessage ON again

Your iPhone should now recognise the new SIM and verify your number.

Regards,

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team

Hi Gemma, no that didnt work either . Its a Google 10 phone if that helps.

Hi ​@Edd547, 

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