How to Disable iMessage
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Scroll down and tap Messages., Slide the iMessage button to the “off” position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
It’s an app with gray cogs you may find in a folder labeled “Utilities.” -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap Messages.
It’s in the fifth set of options. , It will turn white, and iMessage will be disabled.
You will still receive messages from friends using iMessage, but they will come to you as SMS.
Turning iMessage off is ideal for saving cellular data and if you don’t have good internet connection.
It’s also necessary to do before you switch to another smartphone with the same number, or you won't receive your texts.
Your iPad won’t have messaging capability without iMessage enabled. -
Step 3: Slide the iMessage button to the “off” position.
Detailed Guide
It’s an app with gray cogs you may find in a folder labeled “Utilities.”
It’s in the fifth set of options. , It will turn white, and iMessage will be disabled.
You will still receive messages from friends using iMessage, but they will come to you as SMS.
Turning iMessage off is ideal for saving cellular data and if you don’t have good internet connection.
It’s also necessary to do before you switch to another smartphone with the same number, or you won't receive your texts.
Your iPad won’t have messaging capability without iMessage enabled.
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