Apple’s iMessage is one of the most popular texting services, and Apple is always improving it with new features in the hopes of keeping consumers using its devices. However, there may be situations when you need to turn off iMessage. This post will explain how.
While most users should and would never disable iMessage, there may be compelling reasons to do so. The most important reason is if you frequently transfer between iOS and another mobile operating system with your phone number.
iMessage allows you to send and receive data messages using your phone number. This means you can send messages even when cellular connectivity is unavailable, such as on an aircraft. With the service, you can easily send and receive texts from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and even your HomePod. Continue reading to find out how to turn off this fantastic function.
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There are legitimate reasons why you might wish to turn off iMessage. If you’re experiencing trouble sending or receiving blue chat bubbles, turning off iMessage is usually the first step. Turning it off and on again might occasionally bring the service back to life.
Or you may have switched to Android, in which case iMessages received to your number will be lost in the mobile ether. You may even need to disable iMessage if you aren’t receiving SMS or text messages from an iPhone. You’ll also need to deregister your phone number with Apple if you’re abandoning iMessage for good. Continue reading to find out how.
How to disable iMessage on iPhone or iPad
- On your iPhone, go into Settings > Messages.
- At the top, switch the iMessage toggle to off.
It may take a few seconds to turn off. Now that iMessage has been disabled, all communications sent using the Messages app will be routed through the weaker SMS service.
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Messages.
- Toggle off the switch next to iMessage (it may take a few seconds to disable).
If you are no longer using an iPhone, you should deregister your phone number with Apple. To do so, go to selfsolve.apple.com/deregister-imessage. Enter your phone number, confirm that you want to deregister by entering the confirmation code Apple sends you by SMS, and then click Submit. Your phone number will no longer be associated with iMessage once you’ve completed this step.
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