What happens when you deregister iMessage?

Deregister iMessage – Cannot Send/Receive SMS/MMS On a Non-Apple Device. If you are experiencing the following symptoms, you may need to deregister iMessage: You can’t receive SMS on your non-Apple device when another person sends them using an iPhone.

How do I re register a number with iMessage?

If you’re using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime….Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime

1. Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
2. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
3. Restart your device.
4. Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on.

How do I Unenroll from iMessage?

Turn off iMessage Tap Messages. Set iMessage to Off.

How do I reactivate my iMessages?

Refresh your connections to iMessage and FaceTime

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
2. Scroll down and tap Messages, then toggle off the iMessage button.
3. Head back to the main Settings page and tap FaceTime, then toggle that off too.
4. Restart your device.

What happens when I deregister my iPhone?

After you complete deregistration, your phone number is removed from iMessage services. You should be able to receive text messages right away but it might take a few hours for some Apple devices to recognize that you’re not using iMessage when they send you a message.

How do I remove an old phone number from my Apple ID?

There are two ways to do this:

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Select your Apple ID at the bottom of the screen and tap Sign Out.
2. If the phone number that you want to remove belongs to an iPhone that you can’t access, change your Apple ID password.

How do I deactivate my old iPhone?

Scroll down and tap Sign Out. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off. If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, tap Settings > iCloud > Sign Out. Tap Sign Out again, then tap Delete from My [device] and enter your Apple ID password.