How to Remove an Apple ID Phone Number on an iPhone
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Scroll down and tap iCloud., Tap your Apple ID email address., Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted. , Tap Contact Information., Tap the phone number you want to remove. , Tap Remove Phone Number., Tap Remove.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
It’s an app showing a gray cog that’s located on one of your home screens.
It may also be in a folder labeled “Utilities.” -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap iCloud.
It’s in the fourth group of menu options. , It’s at the top of your screen. ,, It’s the first option listed below your Apple ID. ,, Note: you won't have the option to remove a phone number that says "Primary" next to it.
That means it's your only Apple ID phone number saved to your account. , Your friends will no longer be able to use this phone number to communicate with you via Apple services such as FaceTime, iMessage and iCloud Sharing. -
Step 3: Tap your Apple ID email address.
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Step 4: Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted.
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Step 5: Tap Contact Information.
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Step 6: Tap the phone number you want to remove.
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Step 7: Tap Remove Phone Number.
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Step 8: Tap Remove.
Detailed Guide
It’s an app showing a gray cog that’s located on one of your home screens.
It may also be in a folder labeled “Utilities.”
It’s in the fourth group of menu options. , It’s at the top of your screen. ,, It’s the first option listed below your Apple ID. ,, Note: you won't have the option to remove a phone number that says "Primary" next to it.
That means it's your only Apple ID phone number saved to your account. , Your friends will no longer be able to use this phone number to communicate with you via Apple services such as FaceTime, iMessage and iCloud Sharing.
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