How to deregister imessage phone number from iphone or. Once its activated erase the phone again and restore from your backup. Cant send sms texts but can receive sms, calling and data is. The person might then be unable to receive messages from other iphone users, since the imessages are never able to be delivered. Microsofts most popular racing franchise now available on ios and android phones. My observation is that when an iphone has their imessage turned off and someone else who sends an imessage to that phone, their message would automatically turn to text messages instead of imessages.
Unofficial imessage app for android available for download. You may need to turn off imessage if you are now using a nonapple phone and cant get sms. Now i have people telling me that my messages are showing up as being sent from my icloud account and not my cell number they only have the cell in their contacts, so my full email is showing up. Developed by eric chee, piemessage needs an os x client as a server to route messages to an android device, enabling imessage support on android devices. If your imessage isnt working or wont activate, well figure out how to fix it. You must have at least one destination checked on this screen if you have imessage turned on. Even though, we have an outstanding or cool feature of imessage to android. The ios device will ask for permission to send sms to the apple servers, and carrier charges may apply. In facetime, choose facetime preferences, then click sign out. Unlike previous apps that have tried to bring imessage to the android platform, wemessage uses the power of the mac to direct messages.
It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Now i have people telling me that my messages are showing up as being sent from my icloud account and not my cell number they only have the cell in their contacts, so my full email is. You need to sign in to icloud on your iphone before it can receive messages via. Whatever you do, no matter how cool it sounds, do not use imessage chat for android. Once theyve done so, the next text they send will automatically switch back over to their number. The above window is an example of a user still logged into ichat, while the next example is what youll see as soon as the imessage account is only open in one place.
Set up imessage on the ipad to allow text messaging. The problem is, if an iphone sees a number still attached to imessage, its going to try to send it an imessage, not an sms. Then go to settings facetime, select your apple id and tap sign out. Cannot activate imessage or facetime against my phone number. The phone number is from an old sim, now used in my wifes iphone. Now, just head over to the messages settings and turn on imessage.
You can now send imessages on android, as long as you have. When i go to imessage settings under my iphone, it shows my number still, but its greyed out and i cant do anything with it. I restored my 6 from my 5s backup and it obviously loaded all of my imessage conversations on my new device. How to fix receivesend imessage not working on mac, macbook.
If you see use your apple id for imessage, tap it and sign in with the same apple id that you use on your mac, ipad, and. If you also belong to this group, head over to this tutorial to set up and start using imessage on your android smartphone or tablet. The chat tab is more or less a clone of the ios 6 messages app, except for that it doesnt integrate standard text messages. We suggest trying a process of elimination to see if imessage works with just your mobile. Go to phone from settings, and delete the dialing code. Go to settings facetime and sign out of your apple id. Apr 09, 2020 tap on the imessage option to disable it. Apple reveals why imessage isnt coming to android cult. It was created by iosandroid app developer eric chee, who has the source code for piemessage on github if youd like to take a look, as well as instructions for setting it up at home if youre comfortable. Instead of launching desktop versions of icq, pidgin or even facebook, they prefer such services, as. When i go to imessage in settings, it has receive at. Feb 15, 2020 everything is fine then use imessage for apple id use apple id for imessage on mac macbook. Nov 06, 2019 go to settings phone and make sure my number reflects your new number.
My imessage and facetime worked perfectly fine this morning. To remove a number, uncheck the box next to it in the imessage and facetime preferences on the device you want to be removed. Go to settings messages and make sure that imessage is on. I inputed the public mobile smsc number and when i transfered my sim back to my samsung galaxy s7, the smsc number transfered with it. The app, which allows android users to send messages through apples imessage system and has already been. A common problem for onetime iphone users that have since switched to an androidbased smartphone or other device is that their phone number is still linked to imessage. If your phone number is unchecked and you cant select it, or you have some other issue, follow these steps. If the phone number that you want to remove belongs to an iphone that. Reenter settings and go to phone, add the dialing code before your number and then go to imessage and wait for activation. Jul 23, 2018 two apple experts explain what to do when imessage is not working on your iphone.
Why do some imessages show up as an email instead of a. The site apple has set up offers two solutions for deregistering your number. When i try to select my number for messages to be sent, its greyed out. You can now send imessages from an android smartphone but theres a catch android smartphone owners can now send bluebubbled imessage texts to. I still dont know how to send imessage from my phone number not my email as in settings the option to send from my phone number is greyed out i can only choose my email or another email which i use my sons ipad do he can facetime me. Someone just hacked a way to use imessage on android. You might need to wait a moment for it to activate. Aug 27, 2015 once theyve done so, the next text they send will automatically switch back over to their number. Apr 18, 2018 facetime always provides convenience for who want to make a video call, but things turn bad when facetime icon greyed out and facetime option is not available in contacts. Add or remove your phone number in messages or facetime. So if you want to uncheck your phone number but it is grayed out, you will need to check your email address or another phone number first.
For this reason, we gather some solutions to help you fix the issue. Apple sued over disappearing imessage texts sent to. How to add or remove your phone number in messages or. Apple recently launched a new web tool to help users deregister their phone number from imessage, in the event they switch to android or another nonapple device. You can use the phone number of your iphone with messages and facetime on your mac, ipad, or ipod touch. Facetime always provides convenience for who want to make a video call, but things turn bad when facetime icon greyed out and facetime option is not available in contacts. The number and email id would appear greyed out at first but after a short while, it will be active. Go to settings phone and make sure my number reflects your new number. How to change your imessage phone number techradar. Why do some imessages show up as an email instead of a phone. If it wasnt for imessage, i would have ditched my iphone for android years ago, but because the rest of my family and most of my friends use ios devices, im locked into apples world. Downloading imessage using ipadian normally, imessage isnt available for any.
Naturally, being a service for communication between ios devices, has not had the same impact as other instant messaging applications such as whatsapp or line. How to add or remove your phone number in messages or facetime. Thats true, but if you have the right software, the right kind of computer, and some technical savvy, or at least an appetite for experimentation, its actually possible to set up imessage for your android phone. Apple sued over disappearing imessage texts sent to android users. Similar to this, wemessage have come up with certain features. One of the key differences between iphone and android is android devices cant use imessage. Since imessage launched in 2011, users switching away from iphone have complained of issues receiving text messages from other apple devices. Sep 19, 2014 i restored my 6 from my 5s backup and it obviously loaded all of my imessage conversations on my new device. I just launched contacts and my number was correct, then it disappeared. Users have also reported issues with imessage appearing greyed out. Weve got a few troubleshooting tips to fix imessage when its not working iphone or ipad. Nov 10, 2014 once again, this process should deregister your phone number from imessage. I switched from iphone and thought i disconnected my number.
My phones message center option where youre supposed to put the smsc number was greyed out. Be sure you can keep getting text messages by providing the phone number you want to deregister from imessage. You can now send imessages from an android smartphone but. Apple faces a lawsuit over an imessage bug barring texts from arriving on android owners handsets after theyve disavowed ios.
My number, in contacts has been, at times, blank or my landline. Oct 17, 2019 if your phone number is unchecked and you cant select it, or you have some other issue, follow these steps. In settings, the phone number is listed but you cannot select it because it is greyed out. Your number is visible on the top of your contacts. The tool helps resolve the text message delivery issue that has longplagued iphone switchers.
So for send and recieve it says no address because i didnt select anything, im waiting for my phone number to magically get selected i have tried so many things and its irritating. If any phone number has check mark next to it, click the phone number and it will remove the check mark from the listed email address. However, when your phone number is greyed out in this section. Basically, what the android client does is send the text to a macbook, chee said. If you want to get imessage on android, its going to take a little work, but its possible.
The solution is a smart hack, but the best part is. How to fix imessage waiting for activation error on iphone. Facetime and imessage are two excellent services introduced by apple in ios makes a couple of versions. To avoid this, you might want to clear the apps data from the android apps settings menu settings apps imessage chat clear data. Ive done everything people say in similiar topics and on my imessage and facetime the phone number thats registered is my old one, even though on my phone section of settings my current number is the one showing. Nowadays people use their mobile devices more than ever. Tap your apple id and select sign outsee if your phone number displays under. To get a full look at all the changes coming to ios 10 this fall, check out our handson video below. Resolved how to fix when facetime icon greyed out in.
Seems that this prevents you from using the number with imessage until you log in to that account and uncheck using the phone number. So i receive my imessages over email which i dont want to do. This could be a problem with your imessage, your contacts iphone, or your iphones ability to connect to wi. Cant send sms texts but can receive sms, calling and data.
The number to access messages and facetime, is greyed out and wrong. The most common ios imessage issues and how to fix them. Nov 16, 2016 my phones message center option where youre supposed to put the smsc number was greyed out. Android phones may soon be able to send and receive imessages thanks to a new opensource app called piemessage. If the number does not have a check mark next to it, then sign out of imessage by clicking on your apple id at the top of the screen under settingsimessages, and then sign back in again.
Visit wifi in settings and toggle wifi off and back on. When i go to receive at my email my cell phone number has. How to deregister imessage phone number from iphone or ipad. When it comes to imessages and the iphone messages app, it should. Let us start working on it you get the android imessage app on our mobile right now. However, when your phone number is greyed out in this section, it means that you have not verified this number with apple as an imessage account. How to change imessage phone number on iphone and set up.
Several readers tell us that their iphones are not sending text messages to their android friends and family. Those who have upgraded to ios8 may also notice that the option to use their phone number to send imessages doesnt appear to be available. I have already disabled it, and thats why it is showing the greyedout button. You can see your primary phone number listed in grey with 1 or more email address below. In this way, you can use imessage app that is already there in your mac device with the help of remote access tool from windows pc or your android phone.
If you want to register the new mobile number, then tap on the option to reenable it. You may need to turn off imessage if you are now using a nonapple phone and cant get sms or text messages someone sends you from an iphone. I turned off my imessage to check if i would be able to get messages from other iphones. The send as sms setting under messages will cause the message to be sent via sms if the sender does not have an active internet connection. If your number is not visible, you can enter it by going to settings phone my number. If youd like to remove it from your icloud account altogether, youll need to turn off from your iphone. Earlier today, we talked about something called the imessage purgatory syndrome. Jen so i have a friend who recently switched over from an iphone to an android and for some reason my phone is still trying to. In messages, choose messages preferences, then click accounts and select your imessage account. Ive literally been scolded by friends when their messages to me go from blue to green. And yes, do shoot your thoughts in the comments and let us know your experience.
Use your apple id for imessage if reach message via phone number is not working or imessage deactivated for a mobile number for any reason or not activated. The ios device will ask for permission to send sms. The update is that i got to talk to her last night for a few brief minutes on skype just before she had to put her daughter to bed. This means that all imessages would be sent only by email or icloud id.
This will stop you from receiving future calls and texts on that device. This app claims to bring imessage support to android, but. A little later, the number should be checked and thats it. You can check out the workinprogress app in action in the video below. Here are two ways to make imessage work for android users. Do the same with facetime if that is the issue there. But since its restricted to ios, it doesnt work on android. Phone number loading in you can be reached by imessage at. May 14, 2014 a common problem for onetime iphone users that have since switched to an android based smartphone or other device is that their phone number is still linked to imessage.