Can I still use my number for iMessage?
The iMessage service can be used with a phone number, Apple ID, or both. It only works when you have a working internet connection. That can be through mobile data (if any SIM is installed) or Wi-Fi. In case the internet isn’t working, iMessages will not be sent or received.
Can I use my Android number for iMessage?
Simply put, you can’t officially use iMessage on Android because Apple’s messaging service runs on a special end-to-end encrypted system using its own dedicated servers. And, because the messages are encrypted, the messaging network is only available to devices that know how to decrypt the messages.
How do I get iMessage on my old iPhone?
First you need to ensure you’re logged into iCloud on your old iPhone. Go to Settings > iCloud to do this. Second you need to set what ‘addresses’ you want to have your iPhone send/receive iMessages with. Go to Settings > Messages and tap on the Send & Receive option.
Why can’t I send Messages to Android from iPhone?
Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. Go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage, Send as SMS, or MMS Messaging is turned on (whichever method you’re trying to use).
What happens if I don’t have iMessage on my iPhone?
If you don’t have access to your iPhone, you can deregister iMessage online. 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.
Can you use your phone number for iMessage?
For facetime and imessage, my phone number is gray and not selectable, i can only do it with apple id, which means someone cannot facetime with me via my phone number, but has to know my mail address. I have been using this iphone 4 for almost 2 years, no problem at all till yesterday, when i upgraded to Ios 6.0.1 and happened like this.
Why does iMessage not select my phone number?
As for iMessage, the “Send & Receive” says “No Address” and I can’t select my number either. I had the same issue. I cannot tell you why it happend although it may be tied to me changing my Apple ID passowrd. Go to “Settings” on your device (I used my iPhone 5s). Scroll down and select “Messages”. Select “Send & Receive”.
Can you use iMessage on an iPhone without a SIM card?
We tell you how to use iMessage on iPhone and iPad without a phone number or a SIM card. Using iMessage in this manner comes handy to parents who want their children to send and receive messages without a phone number. It’s no rocket science to set up iMessage without a phone number.