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Apple iPhone - Dual SIM with an eSIM - Switch Designated iMessage / FaceTime Number

Here's how to change the number that uses iMessage / FaceTime on your dual SIM capable iPhone.

If you need to switch the mobile number used for iMessage® and FaceTime® on your Dual SIM with an eSIM capable Apple® iPhone®, follow these step-by-step instructions.

The steps below apply to the following Apple iPhone models:

iPhone XS / XS Max and newer models

iPhone SE (3rd Gen)

With Dual SIM setup on your device, you can use iMessage and FaceTime with two mobile numbers. Select the mobile number(s) by doing the following:

Select Number(s) Used for iMessage

From a Home screen, navigate:

Settings

Messages

If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.

Tap

Send and Receive

Select the mobile number(s) you'd like to use with iMessage.

Selected when a checkmark is present.

Select the mobile number(s) you'd like to use to iMessage

If 2 mobile numbers are selected, select the desired number used to start new conversations.

Selected when a checkmark is present.

For additional Dual SIM info, check out this Apple article.

Select Number(s) Used for FaceTime

From a Home screen, navigate:

Settings

FaceTime

If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.

From the 'YOU CAN BE REACHED BY FACETIME AT' section, select the desired number(s) used for FaceTime.

Selected when a checkmark is present.

For additional Dual SIM info, check out this Apple article.