iMessage allows you to send messages without carrier charges using the internet. However, when you switch from an iPhone to a non-Apple device, you might sometimes see a “Message Not Delivered” pop-up. To resolve this, you need to deregister your cell number.
In this guide, I will show you how to deregister iMessage and ensure that your phone number is no longer linked with iMessage. There are two ways to do this: the easiest one is from your iPhone, and the other is online without an iPhone. Let’s dive into it!
How to Deregister iMessage Using iPhone
If you’ve moved your SIM card to a non-Apple phone, then first deregister iMessage on your iPhone. To do this:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on the “Messages” option.
- Then turn off the “iMessage” toggle.
- Now, go to Settings and tap on “FaceTime.”
- Then turn off the “FaceTime” toggle.
Note: If you have already switched to another device, you would need to reinsert your SIM card into your iPhone and deregister it.
How to Deregister iMessage Without iPhone (Online)
If you don’t have your iPhone with you anymore, you can use the online method for deregistering iMessage. This method lets you deregister your number from the iMessage servers. To do this:
- Open the Deregister iMessage website.
- Scroll down to the “No Longer Have Your iPhone?” section.
- Enter the phone number that you want to deregister from iMessage and click on the “Send Code” button. You will receive a 6-digit confirmation code on your phone number.
- Enter the code in the box below the phone number field and then click “Submit.”
After that, a confirmation message will inform you that your number has been deregistered from iMessage.
That’s it! You can choose any of the above methods to remove your contact number from iMessage. If you have an iPhone, I recommend the first method because it is very easy and quick.
FAQs
What happens when you deregister a number from iMessage?
Once you deregister your number, you will receive an SMS on your number instead of iMessage.
How long does it take to deregister iMessage?
If the deregistration process is complicated, your number is removed from iMessage.