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How do I get my iMessages from my old number?
First, try to deactivate and reactivate iMessage on your phone. On your phone, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage and turn it off and on. If your iMessages are still being sent from your temporary number, check if your settings are updated.
Can you still send iMessages without service?
iMessage is Apple’s own instant messaging service that sends messages over the Internet, using your data. They only work when you have an Internet connection. To send iMessages, you need a data plan, or you can send them over WiFi.
Can you use iMessage If your phone is disconnected?
Answer: A: iMessage and FaceTime are internet services. They can work as long as you have an internet connection. The internet connection can be a cellular data connection or it can be a wifi connection.
How do I get my old Messages on my new phone?
How to restore your SMS messages with SMS Backup & Restore
- Launch SMS Backup & Restore from your home screen or app drawer.
- Tap Restore.
- Tap the checkboxes next to the backups you want to restore.
- Tap the arrow next to the SMS messages backups if you have multiple backups stored and want to restore a specific one.
Can I use an iPhone with just WiFi?
Unlocked iPhones and older iPhones (off-contract) can indeed be used without a cellar plan. You just use WiFi instead. However, you will NOT be able to make WiFi phone calls (Skype etc.).
Can you still text on an iPhone without service?
The Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus feature Wi-Fi calling and texting, which means with a compatible carrier, you can make phone calls and send text messages using nothing but a Wi-Fi connection.
Does iPhone still work without service?
An iPhone can work fine without a carrier, but you won’t be able to make Cellular calls without an active service plan from a carrier. The service plan is what lets you among other things make cellular voice calls.
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.
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.
What to do when iMessage won’t work?
The Vodaphone number was listed but not checked. My Apple ID showed the Verizon number. I followed these steps recommended in an earlier post. 1. Turn iMessage off. 2. Turn phone off for 30 seconds. 3. Turn phone back on. 4. Turn iMessage on. It worked. My Verizon number is now listed and checked.
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.