📶Physical SIM #4

This is method has been reported to work for Xfinity and Verizon, but it may work for other carriers as well.

This method is sort of different from the other methods posted, but it requires you to activate a new SIM card in your Android

Steps:

  1. Order a new SIM from your carrier and wait until get your new SIM card

  2. Take your active SIM card and put it into your iPhone (Please wait about 10-20 minutes to make sure that Apple has your number registered to iMessage.)

  3. Turn on Airplane Mode, but keep the Wi-Fi on

  4. Take your new SIM card and put it into your Android device

  5. Call your carrier and activate the new SIM card for your Android device

  6. Keep your iPhone always powered on, plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi

    • Keeping the iPhone always on may not be necessary, I'm currently testing it and I haven't been deregistered yet!

  7. On your Mac, make sure to accept the "new number" being added to your Apple ID

Credits: MatthewB92 & RadiatingLight (for proving that a similar method works for Verizon!)

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