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Can I use my old iPhone for iMessage?
You can absolutely use the old iPhone as a Wi-Fi-only device that can still use iMessage, FaceTime, and other apps included on iOS and that you’ve downloaded from the App Stores. It sounds like you’ve already restored the device to its default settings, which is the first step.
How do you use iMessage with a deactivated iPhone?
To check if iMessage has been deactivated go to Settings > Messages and check to see if the slider beside iMessage has been switched off (you probably didn’t do this if you are wondering how it happened). Tap on the slider to activate iMessage again.
How do I use old iPhone Messages?
Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud, then turn on Messages (if it’s not already turned on). Every message you send and receive on your iPhone is saved in iCloud. And, when you sign in with the same Apple ID on a new device that also has Messages in iCloud turned on, all your conversations show up there automatically.
What happens if I send an iMessage to a non iPhone?
iMessage is from Apple and it only works between Apple Devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac. If you use the Messages app to send a message to a non-apple device, it will be send as a SMS instead. If you cannot send a SMS, you can also use a third-party messenger like FB Messenger or WhatsApp.
Can I still text on iPhone without service?
You can’t send SMS from a phone that has not service. If they are using it as an iPod with wi-fi there are some texting apps that can send a text to a cell number. Of if the not in service iphone has iOS5 they can use iMessage.
How do I send a message to a non-iPhone user?
Go to Settings, then Messages, then Text Message Forwarding. It will show you a button to turn on and link a device, such as your MacBook. This will have no effect on your ability to send a text to a non-iPhone user from the iPhone. It will enable you to send and receive texts to non-iPhone users from your computer.
Why to use iMessage?
iMessage is a great feature because it allows iPhones, iPads, iPods, and Macs to send messages that transcend the traditional 160-character limit of text messages and data limits associated with MMS messages. The primary drawback of iMessage is that it only works between Apple devices.
Why does iMessage need to be enabled?
Another reason why iMessage Needs to Be Enabled to Send This Message issue comes is about the iMessage sever. If the server is not working, you can send messages. To check if it works or not, please go to Apple System Status.
What is iMessage vs text message?
The main difference between iMessages and text messages is how they send data. Text messages use your cell connection, bouncing from cell tower to cell tower. Meanwhile, iMessages transfer data using the Internet.
Is iMessage a text message?
iMessages are very similar to text messages, and could be considered a kind of text message or instant message. iMessages are the native messaging technology of all Apple devices, and have more functionality and flexibility than traditional text messages because they are sent over the Internet instead of being sent over a cell phone plan.