Why is Microsoft saying my phone number is invalid?

You get this error when your phone number is associated with an existing Microsoft account as an alias. You can check which email is associated with the number by logging in with your phone number on the MS Team mobile app then follow through on-screen instructions.

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Which phones work best with Windows?

Supported phones must be running Android 9.0 and Link to Windows 2.0, and the list is as follows:

Samsung Galaxy S20.
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

Do Windows 8 phones still work?

Will my phone still work after July 11, 2017? Yes. Your Windows Phone 8.1 device should continue to work after July 11, 2017, but there will be no updates after July 11, 2017 (including security updates) and device backup functionality and other backend services will be phased out as described above.

Is there still support for Windows Phone?

What does end of support for Windows 10 Mobile entail? As of December 10, 2019, Windows 10 Mobile users are no longer eligible to receive new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free assisted support options, or online technical content updates from Microsoft for free.

How do I confirm my phone number on Microsoft?

You need to go to My Account, Info, Manage how you sign-in to Microsoft and add a cell phone number there. The phone number you enter must be able to receive text messages.

Why can’t I add my phone number to my Microsoft account?

Please be advised that option to add the phone number which already used to create an account is not possible. The account created using your phone number will be considered as another stand alone Microsoft account. With that being said, you can’t merge two Microsoft account.

How can I access my Microsoft account without a phone number?

Or you can call Microsoft support by phone in your region https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/405170… and ask them to verify your account in real time….

Enter this link:
Fill in the email you want to retrieve first.
Then fill in an email that you have access to contact.