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New Contributor
October 7, 2026
Question

old number showing on messages

New phone and sim

The old id number shows when i reply to messages which is causing me some problems.

I have done resetting as instructed. 

What else can I do?

    3 replies

    Gemma M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    October 9, 2026

    Hi ​@William1903,

     

    We are so sorry to hear of the issues that you are currently facing. 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/current 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 SIM and verify your number to get it working again.

     

    Regards,

     

    Gemma M

    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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    New Contributor
    October 9, 2026

    Did all that and nothing worked

    Reset phone to factory settings and everything ok now thanks

    iD Mobile Employee
    October 11, 2026

    Hi ​@William1903.

     

    Thank you for the update. I am glad that the network reset steps has worked. 

     

    Please let us know if you need any further assistance.

     

    Thanks,

    Marquerita

    The iD Mobile Team

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