What happens to text messages when you change your number?

Important: You can only see messages that were sent and received with the number that you are currently using to text. When you change the number you are texting with, keep in mind that messages sent and received from the old number will no longer be visible.

Do I lose my text messages if I change my number?

If you keep the same phone and switch to a different number by replacing your SIM that doesn't affect any content on your phone, so you don't need to restore anything. If you switch to a different phone with a different number and you transfer content from the old phone to the new phone you won't lose anything either.

What happens to my iMessages if I change my number?

Wherever you are signed in with your AppleID, you will receive iMessages. If you send an iMessage using a new number, the recipient will receive the message, but it will be “from” your AppleID email address instead of their Contacts entry for you as they won't have your new number against your name.

How do you let everyone know you changed your number?

Provide greater proof that you're not some scammer or bot blasting out a message; write something like “Hi everyone, I'm XYZ from TopCorp; this is to inform you that my number is being changed from 12345678 to…etc.”

Do I lose my text messages if I change my number?

If you keep the same phone and switch to a different number by replacing your SIM that doesn't affect any content on your phone, so you don't need to restore anything. If you switch to a different phone with a different number and you transfer content from the old phone to the new phone you won't lose anything either.

Do text messages transfer to new SIM card?

3 Answers. Text messages are stored on your phone, not on your Sim. Therefore, if someone puts your Sim card into their phone, they will not see any text messages that you have received on your phone, unless you have manually moved your SMS's to your Sim.

Do SMS texts delete?

The answer depends. If you and the recipient of your text messages both delete them, clear your iCloud or other backups, and don't have a cellular carrier that saves them, there is a high likelihood they will be gone for good. However, text message deletion is a team effort.

What happens if I change my number on iPhone?

It changes your number everywhere on your iPhone (That is, it doesn't change your number on the SIM or the network). An example where your number is used is under contacts in your phone app. If you scroll to the very top it displays the number you've set in the preferences. So really, it doesn't change much.

Will iMessage work if I change my SIM?

Does iMessage work with a different SIM card? Yes, it will work. SIM provides connections with applicable charges.

Can you use iMessage with 2 different numbers?

Select the mobile number(s) you'd like to use with iMessage. Selected when a checkmark is present. If 2 mobile numbers are selected, select the desired number used to start new conversations.

What happens to WhatsApp when I change my number?

Changing your phone number in WhatsApp will: Transfer your account information, including your profile photo, name, about, individual chats, group chats, and settings from your old phone number to your new phone number.

Will my contacts know if I change my number on WhatsApp?

If you are simply creating an account with new number, they won't be able to message you until you don't have you new number. However if you are migrating your whatsapp account to your new number then people in your group chats will able to see that you have switched to a new number.

Is it a good idea to change your phone number?

Although changing your phone number has several pros and cons, it is not ideal to do so unless (absolutely) necessary. Changing your phone number provides you with a clean slate to start your new life, avoid unwanted calls, relish new opportunities, and separate private from professional life.

What happens if I change my number on iPhone?

It changes your number everywhere on your iPhone (That is, it doesn't change your number on the SIM or the network). An example where your number is used is under contacts in your phone app. If you scroll to the very top it displays the number you've set in the preferences. So really, it doesn't change much.

Can I receive texts from another number?

Android AutoForward Text App Install it on the other phone and set it to forward all or specific messages to your current device. AutoForward Text establishes a remote connection and extracts all available content from the target phone using an OTA (over-the-air) link you send to that device.

Will I lose my WhatsApp conversations if I change phones?

You won't lose your WhatsApp conversations or contacts when changing phones as long as you create a backup before you begin the transfer process.

Do I lose my text messages if I change my number?

If you keep the same phone and switch to a different number by replacing your SIM that doesn't affect any content on your phone, so you don't need to restore anything. If you switch to a different phone with a different number and you transfer content from the old phone to the new phone you won't lose anything either.

How do you let everyone know you changed your number?

Provide greater proof that you're not some scammer or bot blasting out a message; write something like “Hi everyone, I'm XYZ from TopCorp; this is to inform you that my number is being changed from 12345678 to…etc.”

Are all text messages stored on SIM card?

No, not everything is stored on a SIM card. While SIM cards store important information such as your phone number, information about cellular plan subscription, and even contacts and text messages. SIM cards differ from memory chips or major storages so that they do not store all of the data on your phone.

Why am I not receiving text messages after changing SIM card?

Check the following: Update your Messages app and your Carrier Services from Play Store. Make sure your Messages app is set as your default SMS app. If your device has dual SIM slots, and both SIMs are inserted, make sure your Call SIM is configured as your Data SIM.

How long is SMS activation after SIM change?

Your new sim will be activated within 4 hours for incoming and outgoing calls. It would take another 24 hours for activation of SMS services.

Do SMS messages expire?

This duration (48 hours) is also the default setting for SMS you send through us. In international networks, there is no uniform regulation. In most networks, however, the validity is also between 48 and 72 hours. In some cases, however, only 24 hours can pass before the message expires.

How long do SMS messages last?

Most cell carriers retain content data between 3-7 days. The exceptions are: AT&T, Boost and T-Mobile which have zero days retention.

Can you recover old text messages?

There are several methods for retrieving deleted text messages on an Android. If you archived the conversation, you'll find it in the Archived Inbox. Samsung Galaxy phones have a built-in Recycle bin menu that's useful when looking for deleted messages.

Will I lose text messages when I switch iphones?

iPhone messages are backed up via iCloud, which is great because it means that you can restore old messages to a new iPhone! This works best if you have a brand-new iPhone, as the iCloud backup from your old iPhone will replace any data on your new device.

What do you lose when you change your phone number?

Contacts and call log will stay on your mobile phone when you change your number. Voicemails and/or text messages may be lost when you change your number.