How to change the mobile phone number bound to WeChat? Summary of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
In the past 10 days, WeChat's ability to modify the function of binding mobile phone numbers has become a hot topic, with many users frequently discussing it on social platforms due to account changes, security requirements, or operational questions. The following is a detailed guide and related data compiled based on hot spots across the entire network:
1. Why has changing the bound mobile phone number become a hot topic?
| reason | Proportion | Typical scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile phone number deactivated | 42% | Operator change/remote number |
| security risk | 35% | The original number is used by someone else |
| Functional misunderstanding | twenty three% | Mistakenly thinking that you need to unbind WeChat |
2. The whole process of modifying and binding mobile phone numbers on WeChat
1.Preparation: Make sure the new mobile phone number is not bound to other WeChat accounts and has received the SMS verification code permission.
2.Operation steps:
| step | path | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Me→Settings→Account and Security→Mobile Number | The original mobile phone number is required to receive text messages |
| verify | Enter the original mobile phone number verification code | Need to reacquire after timeout |
| replace | Enter new mobile phone number and verification code | It is recommended to operate in a Wi-Fi environment |
3.Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions:
| Question type | solution | Official response speed |
|---|---|---|
| Original account deactivated | Via Friend Assisted Verification + Identity Proof | Within 48 hours |
| System is busy | Avoid operating during evening peak hours | Effective in real time |
| overseas number | +86 changed to +international dialing code | Requires manual review |
3. Relevant hot events in the past 10 days
1.#微信登陆bug#(120 million views): Some users reported that chat records were lost after the replacement. WeChat official responded that it was caused by network delays and has been repaired.
2.#老人Change account trapped WeChat#(Read count 89 million): Cases of elderly people losing social contact due to their incompetence in operations have appeared in many places, triggering discussions on aging-friendly transformation.
3.#手机号Secondary sales risk#(Read count: 230 million): The security risk of operators recycling numbers without unbinding WeChat has become a hot search topic.
4. Safety suggestions
1.Unbind in time: Complete the WeChat link change within 72 hours before changing your mobile phone number.
2.Two-step verification: Enable WeChat-account protection function.
3.Beware of scams: Officials will not ask for verification codes in any form.
5. Statistics
| platform | Amount of related topics | average daily searches |
|---|---|---|
| 187,000 items | 93,000 times | |
| Tik Tok | 52,000 videos | 61,000 times |
| Baidu | 38,000 questions and answers | 124,000 times |
Note: The statistical period of the above data is from November 1 to 10, 2023, covering WeChat version 8.0.41. If you encounter abnormal operation, it is recommended to report the problem through WeChat-Help Center.
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