If you want to unregister your phone number from iMessage, you’ll need to do the following:
1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
2. Tap Messages.
3. Tap Send & Receive.
4. Tap your Apple ID at the top and press Sign Out. If you’re using iOS 10.3 or later, tap your Apple ID, tap Sign Out, then skip to step 6.
5. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off.
6. Tap your phone number, then tap Sign Out.
7. Slide iMessage to the Off position.
8. Tap each current email address and slide them to the Off position.
9. When you’re finished, tap Done.
Once you’ve completed these steps, your phone number should be unregistered from iMessage. You can continue to use iMessage with your Apple ID instead of your phone number, or you can disable it altogether.
Is iMessage linked to phone number or Apple ID?
Yes, iMessage is linked to both your phone number and Apple ID. Your device will use the same phone number or Apple ID you use for other Apple services like iCloud and the App Store. When you receive messages, they’re delivered to your device through either your phone number or Apple ID.
Messages sent to you through Apple Business Chat also appear in iMessage, regardless of the type of device you’re using. You won’t need to switch numbers or Apple IDs to use iMessage on multiple devices.
You can access other Apple services with the same Apple ID you use for iMessage, and get messages on every device linked to that Apple ID. However, if you want to receive text messages (SMS) and phone calls on a separate device, like an iPad or smartwatch, you’ll need to add your phone number to that device.
Are Apple ids linked to phone numbers?
No, Apple IDs are not linked to phone numbers. An Apple ID is a specific username that can be used to access various Apple services and products, such as the App Store, iCloud, iTunes, and more. An Apple ID is associated with an e-mail address, and it can be used with multiple devices.
When setting up an Apple ID, you don’t need to provide a phone number, just your e-mail address. If you provide your phone number, it can help Apple verify your identity, but your phone number does not become linked or associated with your Apple ID.
What account does iMessage use?
iMessage is an Apple-exclusive messaging service that allows users to send messages, photos, videos, and documents to other Apple users over the internet. It uses the user’s Apple ID, which is the account they use to login to iCloud, Apple Music, the App Store, and other Apple services.
To activate iMessage, the user must have a device running iOS 5 or later (or macOS 10.8 or later). By using the Apple ID associated with their device, iMessage synchronizes a user’s messages across all the devices where the user is logged in.
As a result, any messages sent and received on one device are displayed on every other device. In addition, messages sent from a device using iMessage may appear as read even if the recipient has not opened the message yet.
How do I disassociate number from iPhone?
To disassociate a phone number from an iPhone, you will first need to turn off iMessage and FaceTime. To do this, go to the Settings app. Select Messages and flip the switch for iMessage to the Off position.
Then go to the Facetime section and turn off the switch for FaceTime.
Once iMessage and FaceTime are turned off you can now disassociate the phone number from the iPhone. Start by tapping on the Contacts icon. Find the contact you would like to disassociate from the phone and select Details at the bottom of the contact.
Scroll to the bottom of the Details page and select the Edit button. Now you’ll see various options to update the contact, including changing or deleting the phone number from the contact. Select the phone number you wish to disassociate, then select the red Delete icon to remove it from the contact’s information.
Click Done in the top right to save your changes.
After the phone number is removed the contact is now disassociated from the iPhone.
What happens if you remove number from iMessage?
If you remove a number from iMessage, you won’t be able to send or receive messages from that specific number. Messages that were sent from or to that number will no longer be visible in the Messages app.
Additionally, if someone tries to send you iMessages from that number, a notification would be sent saying that the message was not delivered. Depending on the settings, the message may also be blocked from being sent to that number.
Removing a number from iMessage may be necessary if a person is getting unwanted or dangerous messages.
How do you revoke an iMessage?
It is possible to revoke an iMessage, although it does require a few steps. To begin, you’ll need to open the Messages app on your home screen, then select your conversation. From here, select the “i” icon within the top right corner of the screen to open the conversation settings.
From here, you’ll want to tap the toggle next to “Send Read Receipts,” and slide it to the left to disable it. This will prevent the recipient from being able to see that you’ve read their messages or when you’re typing a message.
To completely revoke an iMessage, you’ll need to delete the conversation from your device. To do this, press and hold the conversation, then select “Delete” from the options. This will delete the conversation, including all messages for both parties, making it impossible for anyone to access it.
How do I turn off iMessage without notifying the other person?
If you would like to turn off iMessage without notifying the other person, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Open Settings on your device.
2. Select Messages.
3. Toggle off iMessage. Be sure to toggle off “Send as SMS,” if it is on, so that your messages will no longer be sent as texts if iMessage is unavailable.
4. Now when you try to send a text message it will be sent as a regular SMS.
5. Now you can go back into your Messages settings and turn iMessage back on without the other person being notified.
By following these steps, you can easily turn off iMessage without other people knowing.
Can I use a different number for iMessage?
Yes, you can use a different number for iMessage. You can add or remove a phone number as an iMessage account by going to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. From there, you can tap on “Add Another Email…” and add another phone number or email address associated with your Apple ID.
Once you have added your new number, it will appear as an option in the “You can be reached by iMessage at:” section. You can now start using the new number for sending and receiving iMessages. It is important to note that some of the iMessage features — such as group chats, shared calendars and photo streams — may not be available unless you are using the Apple ID associated with the number.
Why is my iMessage number different to my actual number?
Your iMessage number is likely different to your phone number because you have connected your Apple ID to the iMessage app and are using the email address associated with your Apple ID to register, rather than the phone number.
This is a feature that allows you to use the same account across multiple devices, so you can access your messages and contacts on all of your devices. Additionally, it lets you text friends and family without having to give out your phone number.
If you’d like to connect your phone number to iMessage, you can do so in the settings and all of your messages will then appear using your phone number, and both numbers will receive incoming messages.
Why is my iPhone showing the wrong number?
There could be a few reasons why your iPhone is displaying the wrong number. One of the main causes of this issue is that it’s linked to a different carrier. Sometimes iPhones become unlocked by third-party companies and are no longer associated with a carrier — but when you attempt to make or receive calls, the wrong number will display.
Other reasons why your iPhone might display the wrong number include: the use of an incorrect SIM card, incorrect device settings, software updates, and so on. If none of these apply, then it’s likely an issue with your device’s carrier.
To confirm this, contact your carrier and ask them to check the number associated with your phone’s IMEI. This should confirm which carrier your phone is using, and which associated number is being displayed.
If there’s a mismatch, your carrier should be able to help you.