You may need to turn off iMessage if you are now using a non-Apple phone and cannot get SMS or text messages someone sends you from an iPhone.
Still have your iPhone?
Follow the steps below to turn off iMessage.
- If you transferred your SIM card from your iPhone to a non-Apple phone, put it back in your iPhone.
- Make sure that you’re connected to your cellular data network.
- Go to Settings > Apps > Messages.
- Turn off iMessage.
- Tap Settings > Apps > FaceTime.
- Turn off FaceTime.
No longer have your iPhone?
Follow the steps below to deregister your phone number.
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