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Deregister a number from iMessage

How can I deregister an old number?

Posted on Jun 26, 2020 12:32 AM

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Posted on Jun 26, 2020 12:44 AM

Then please do this


  1. Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
  2. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
  3. Restart your device.


Remove the temporary number from https://appleid.apple.com

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Jun 26, 2020 12:43 AM in response to Tony_Mullen

I am now confused. Please note: De-registering a number from iMessage is done online only when you do not have an iOS device. Or else


If you still have your iPhone, you can deregister iMessage with these steps:

  1. If you transferred your SIM card from your iPhone to a non-Apple phone, put it back in your iPhone.
  2. Make sure that you're connected to your cellular data network.
  3. Tap Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.


Deregister iMessage on your iPhone or online - Apple Support


Deregister a number from iMessage

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