Guidelines

Is SIM card required for FaceTime?

Is SIM card required for FaceTime?

You don’t need a Sim card. Facetime uses your email address to connect.

Does FaceTime work without a phone number?

When you have a FaceTime account, in certain circumstances you may not want a phone number to be registered with it. If you’re not signed into ‌FaceTime‌ with your Apple ID, tap Use your Apple ID for FaceTime, then tap Sign In, or tap Use Other Apple ID and enter the credentials that you want to use.

How do I activate FaceTime after changing SIM?

Enable iMessage and FaceTime Go back to settings then locate FaceTime under settings then tap on it to reveal FaceTime settings. Tap on the toggle next to FaceTime to switch it from grey to green. Give it a few minutes as iMessage and FaceTime gets activated in the background.

Can you use iMessage and FaceTime without a SIM card?

You can still use iMessage, and FaceTime without a SIM card. You will need to be logged in to an Apple ID to do this though. If you were already logged in to that while you still had an active SIM, you will still be able to use your phone number for a while.

Can you FaceTime on Wi-Fi without service?

Facetime only works on the iPhone with wi-fi. “You can make a video call to someone with a device that supports FaceTime. No setup is needed, but you must have a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet.”

How do I make FaceTime not fail?

How Do I Fix Failed FaceTime Calls? Go to Settings and turn off both imessage and FaceTime. Then go to Settings>General>Reset and reset your network settings. Just be aware that this will make your iPhone forget any Wi-Fi passwords it currently remembers.

Can you FaceTime on wifi without service?

Why can’t I FaceTime some of my contacts?

So if some of your contacts don’t have iPhones, they also do not have FaceTime. Next, many people don’t turn FaceTime on (yes, it actually needs to be turned on in the Settings app of an iPhone or iPad). If it is not turned on, you won’t see FaceTime as an option for them.

Why won’t my FaceTime activate on my iPhone?

If you can’t make or receive FaceTime calls Make sure that your device has a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet or a cellular-data connection. Go to Settings > FaceTime and make sure that FaceTime is on. If you see “Waiting for Activation,” turn FaceTime off and then on again.

How do I activate my new SIM card?

New phone or SIM card activation

  1. Go to att.com/getstartedbiz.
  2. Select Activate your device for AT wireless device.
  3. Enter the required information.
  4. Select Continue.
  5. Follow the prompts to complete your activation.

How do I activate my new SIM for iMessage?

Turn off iMessage or Facetime, then log out your Apple ID (from Settings – iTunes and App Store). Log back in again, then turn on iMessage or Facetime once again. This will start the activation process.

Can you send an iMessage without a SIM card?

iMessage can also register email address (like your Apple ID), that’s how it works on iPad and iPod Touch. So it’s completely normal to be able to send iMessages with an SIM-free iPhone. As long as you are connected to a WiFi network.

How to activate iMessage and FaceTime after removing SIM card?

Your iPhone will show this message once you reinsert your SIM Card prompting you to activate iMessage and FaceTime: Your network provider may charge for SMS messages used to activate FaceTime and iMessage. Here are steps on how to activate iMessage and FaceTime after Removing SIM Card or for the first time:

How can I use FaceTime on my iPhone without a SIM?

Turn on Airplane mode with your GF’s iPhone followed by turning on wi-fi access. All other iPhone radios will be disabled except for wi-fi. When the iPhone is connected to an available wi-fi network, do a FaceTime call.

What to do if your FaceTime is not activated?

Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this SMS. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and make sure that your time zone is set correctly. Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime. Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on. Still not activated after a day?

How long does it take to activate FaceTime on iPhone?

It might take up to 24 hours to activate iMessage and FaceTime. If the issue continues after 24 hours, follow these steps: Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. If you’re using an iPhone, contact your carrier to make sure that you can send and receive SMS messages.