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Roguegtorl

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Mar 27, 2019
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When trying to add my phone’s number to my Apple ID. Settings> My name (Apple ID)> name, phone numbers, email> Reachable at.
I chose to edit, add phone number, add the number of the phone, hit next. I get error message
Cannot verify phone number
The phone number is already in use with another account

Short back story.
My number is new on a sim I just bought (Verizon). I placed it in this used phone that was associated with a relatives account (prior to wiping it clean). When the phone was turned on it asked if I wanted to associate this new number with the relatives existing Apple ID. I chose YES. (That was the mistake). The phone was then wiped and my own Apple ID was added to the phone and the above problem is where I’m at.

I used the relatives new phone with their Apple ID to remove my number from Apple ID screen, iMessage and FaceTime.

So now I don’t know what else to do

Help!!!
 
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