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How do I get iMessage to work without a phone number?
Access on tablets: You don’t have to have a phone number to use iMessage. Simply use an iCloud email address to send messages over WiFi. This is useful if you want to let your children “text” friends and family using an iPad, iPod, or old iPhone without signing up for a cellular data plan.
How do I reconnect my number to iMessage?
First, on your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.
- In Settings, find and tap Messages.
- Make sure your phone number is selected.
- If your Apple ID has been used to sign in to your Mac, click yes.
- From the Messages menu bar option, open Preferences.
How can I receive messages when my phone is disconnected?
One other option for retrieving SMS messages while your phone is disconnected is to use a secondary number. You can give this secondary number out to friends for them to text. You can then access these messages from any device. Free secondary number apps include Google Voice, Textfree and Sidekick.
What happens when iPhone service is suspended?
During a suspension, your iPhone’s cellular service is turned off and you cannot make or receive calls, send or receive text messages, forward calls or retrieve voicemails. If someone calls your phone, the party is greeted with a message stating that you are unable to receive calls.
Can you FaceTime on a disconnected iPhone?
Facetime only works on the iPhone with wi-fi. “You can make a video call to someone with a device that supports FaceTime. No setup is needed, but you must have a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet.”
Can you activate iMessage without service?
If you are using an iPhone, you can still send text messages without a wireless network by using your normal cellular data. If you are prompted to sign into your Apple ID, simply input your username and password into the pop up. The device will verify your login information and then activate iMessages if successful.
What happens when my phone number is removed from iMessage?
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 to change your phone number on iMessage?
Turn your phone number on or off for your Mac 1 Open Messages or FaceTime. 2 For Messages, choose Messages > Preferences, then click iMessage. 3 Turn your phone number on or off: To turn on your phone number, select it and your Apple ID in the list.
How to turn off iMessage on a non Apple phone?
1 If you transferred your SIM card from your iPhone to a non-Apple phone, put it back in your iPhone. 2 Make sure that you’re connected to your cellular data network. 3 Tap Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage. See More…
What happens when you send an iMessage on an Apple phone?
If someone sends an iMessage to your Apple ID, you’ll get it on your other Apple devices. If someone sends a text to your phone number, you’ll get the message as an SMS/MMS only on your phone.