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rojesh32

Level 1 (4 points)

iPhone 15 not receiving text messages; iPhone 6 with same Apple ID does

I have iphone 15 with sim card and iphone 6 without sim card. Both of them uses same apple id, when i send text message from iphone 15 and when i need to receive text message it will be received only on iPhone 6 without sim card. I don’t receive text on iPhone 15. Is it something settings with imessage or some another issue??? Need help thanks

Posted on Oct 29, 2026 2:32 AM

2 replies

Katana-San

Level 10 (124,115 points)

Oct 29, 2026 10:05 AM in response to rojesh32

Hello~ See below…

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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~Katana-San~

Level 10 (97,882 points)

Oct 29, 2026 3:32 AM in response to rojesh32

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗

First, try the following steps:

Disable any VPN connections and restart your iPhone or tell Siri: "Restart".
Learn how to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
Learn what to do if your iPhone won’t update.

Sign in issue:

Learn what to do → If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage.

Connection issue:

Learn what to do → If you can't send or receive messages.

Need more help?

Additional help:

United States: 1-800-APLCARE.
Contact Apple Support.
Get Support.

Good Luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256385158