Go to Settings. Tap Messages. Turn iMessage off. Go back to Settings.
How do I stop receiving messages on my iPhone without blocking them?
With iMessage, you can filter messages from unknown senders, and you won't get notifications from them. Go to Settings > Messages, scroll down to Message Filtering, then turn on Filter Unknown Senders.
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What does turning off iMessage in settings do?
"After you complete deregistration, your phone number is removed from iMessage services," Apple says on its website. "You should be able to receive text messages straight away but it might take a few hours for some Apple devices to recognise that you're not using iMessage when they send you a message."
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How do I turn off iMessage and receive texts?
Go to Settings. Tap Messages. Turn iMessage off. Go back to Settings.
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What happens if I turn iMessage off?
iMessages is an Apple app that works over WiFi. If you turn it off, you can't send or receive iMessages. You can send and receive standard SMS messages via your wireless cellular provider assuming that you have a plan that includes texting.
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What happens if I disable iMessage?
You should be able to receive text messages straight away but it might take a few hours for some Apple devices to recognise that you're not using iMessage when they send you a message. If someone sends an iMessage to your Apple ID, you'll get it on your other Apple devices.
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Should I have iMessage on or off on iPhone?
Most iPhone users will want to use iMessages, so long as they have a good plan that can handle the data usage. The only reason to use SMS instead of iMessage is if you're chatting with people who don't have Apple devices, or if you don't have any data on your phone.
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How do I stop text messages without blocking them?
Turn off cellular data by slide the toggle next to “Cellular Data” to the left. The toggle will become grey. You will no longer receive SMS text messages or phone calls. If you like, go back to the wiki section of your settings and slide the toggle next to “Wi-Fi” to the left.
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How do I temporarily disable text messages on my iPhone?
Launch the “Settings” app.” Turning off your iPhone's cellular data will temporarily disable your iPhone's ability to receive SMS texts or calls. You will still be able to receive iMessages and MMS (Multi Media Service) messages over a wifi network.
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Is there a way to turn off receiving Messages on iPhone?
With iMessage, you can filter messages from unknown senders, and you won't get notifications from them. Go to Settings > Messages, scroll down to Message Filtering, then turn on Filter Unknown Senders.
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How do I stop receiving texts from someone?
On an Android, open your phone app and tap on the three-dot icon in the upper right corner and choose Settings. Tap on Block numbers. You will find several options including unknown callers, recent call, or from your contact list. Choose or manually enter a number you wish to block.
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What is the purpose of turning off iMessage?
Deregister iMessage. You may need to turn off iMessage if you are now using a non-Apple phone and can't get SMS or text messages someone sends you from an iPhone.
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Should I have iMessage on or off?
Most iPhone users will want to use iMessages, so long as they have a good plan that can handle the data usage. The only reason to use SMS instead of iMessage is if you're chatting with people who don't have Apple devices, or if you don't have any data on your phone.
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Will my messages delete if I turn off iMessage?
No. Your messages are tied to the device specifically, not necessarily the account.
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What happens when you turn off messages on iPhone?
When you disable SMS, the iMessage system automatically takes over, and sends and receives messages using your cellular or Wi-Fi data connection. To ensure you don't receive any text messages through SMS, you can also disable your cellular data connection to force your iPhone to use an available Wi-Fi network.
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