iPhone XS Max Max - Number changed to Primary

[xrussx]

anyone else get this when texting someone via SMS? (Green bubbles)

 

[darksoul78644]

Yes. Don’t know why either

 

[Manda]

I hAd this too.

 

[torquer]

Ditto and since getting my Series 4 and XS, iMessage in the cloud no longer works

 

[junebug1]

This is happening after every single non-iMessage text. I can’t seem to find any solution. At least I know I’m not alone.

Edit: Only happening since switching to iPhone Xs Max.

 

[darksoul78644]

Bump

 

[Apple_Robert]

Make sure you file a bug report with Apple. Otherwise, they may not find out about this.

 

[torquer]

FYI in speaking with Apple on another issue they are aware and tracking this problem but beyond that have no further info

 

[C DM]

Out of curiosity, what exactly is the issue? Is it something related to what's discussed at https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-12-contacts-weird-p-primary-tag-on-all-contacts.2141142/ ?

 

[wulfin]

Sounds like it's getting ready for dual sim. Don't forget you can set your contacts to be primary or secondary depending on which sim you want to use (ie which phone number). It'll be the same with messaging.. since only primary has imessage and the second sim will be sms only.

 

[LadiJae]

Mines does the same. But only when texting non iPhone users

 

[Apple_Robert]

Mines does the same. But only when texting non iPhone users

You need to upgrade your husband or his phone then.

 

[LadiJae]

You need to upgrade your husband or his phone then.

Hahahaaaa
He had the 8plus and went to the note when it came out...

 

[Apple_Robert]

Hahahaaaa
He had the 8plus and went to the note when it came out...

Sounds like he needs a 'come to Jesus' moment, so he can see the error of his ways.

Looking forward to using two different SIMs in my new phone. Hurry up, Apple.

 

[HDJulie]

I have this same problem. I have the Xs Max & bought the unlocked version so it did not come with an actual SIM. I didn't realize that when I first tried to activate it with AT&T & so gave them the IMEI number off the box. Anyway, they deactivated my old sim while doing this & so I had to get a new sim. So, maybe this is the problem. My husband learned from my mistake & just popped his old sim into the new phone. I'll ask him if he gets the Number Changed to Primary message for SMS texts.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I have this same problem. I have the Xs Max & bought the unlocked version so it did not come with an actual SIM. I didn't realize that when I first tried to activate it with AT&T & so gave them the IMEI number off the box. Anyway, they deactivated my old sim while doing this & so I had to get a new sim. So, maybe this is the problem. My husband learned from my mistake & just popped his old sim into the new phone. I'll ask him if he gets the Number Changed to Primary message for SMS texts.

It’s not a actual problem. The primary number symbol is part of the upcoming dual SIM function enabled with the release of iOS 12.1

 

[HDJulie]

It’s not a actual problem. The primary number symbol is part of the upcoming dual SIM function enabled with the release of iOS 12.1

I don’t have the symbol thing - I have a line above every response in an sms text that says Number changed to Primary. Every single response. It drives me nuts .

 

[Apple_Robert]

I don’t have the symbol thing - I have a line above every response in an sms text that says Number changed to Primary. Every single response. It drives me nuts .

That is what I am talking about. You are seeing hints of iOS 12.1

 

[HDJulie]

That is what I am talking about. You are seeing hints of iOS 12.1

And in 12.1 there will be a way to make it stop telling me it is changing the number to Primary?

 

[eagleglen]

It’s been several weeks now. Any solution to this yet??? It’s really annoying.

 

[junebug1]

For those of you browsing this that aren't entirely sure what this issue actually looks like here is a screenshot. Every single time you send a non-iMessage text you get this note. Can't believe it hasn't been addressed yet.

 

[xrussx]

It’s addressed in 12.1

 

[gtnator]

It’s addressed in 12.1

12.1 did NOT fix this issue for me. Hopefully Apple will fix it soon.

 

[Lilj135]

It’s addressed in 12.1

The issue was not addressed in 12.1 for me. I still have the same problems every time I send SMS

 

[gtnator]

The issue was not addressed in 12.1 for me. I still have the same problems every time I send SMS

Me too. I still have the same problem, every day. It’s ridiculous