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{% hint style="info" %} This is method has been reported to work for Xfinity and Verizon, but it may work for other carriers as well. {% endhint %}
{% hint style="warning" %} This method is sort of different from the other methods posted, but it requires you to activate a new SIM card in your Android {% endhint %}
- Order a new SIM from your carrier and wait until get your new SIM card
- 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.)
- Turn on Airplane Mode, but keep the Wi-Fi on
- Take your new SIM card and put it into your Android device
- Call your carrier and activate the new SIM card for your Android device
- 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!
- On your Mac, make sure to accept the "new number" being added to your Apple ID