Can you still receive text messages if your iPhone is disconnected?
Can You Still Receive Text Messages if Your Phone Is Disconnected? Unlike phone calls that are real-time, when a text message is sent, the source service provider stores that message and attempts to send it to the receiving provider. You cannot receive them while your phone is disconnected though.
Why am I still receiving text messages on my old iPhone?
This is caused by your “iMessage” still being active on your old iPhone. To fix this issue, go into Settings > Messages and make sure that “iMessage” is turned off. That will allow all messages to come in on your new device.
Can you use iMessage on a deactivated phone?
Unfortunately if your old cell phone doesn’t have cell service (SMS specifically), iMessage cannot be activated. Quoting Apple: If you’re using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime.
Why am I still getting text messages on my old phone?
Messages may not be immediately delivered to the new phone after disabling the chat service on the old one. Google must sever the link before the other Chat-enabled phones can send their messages as a standard text message and not chat message.
Can you still receive text messages with no service?
Just use Messages as you normally would. If you’re not connected to Wi-Fi, make sure cellular data is turned on: On your Android device, open the Settings app. Tap Network & internet.
Can you still receive text messages if your phone is suspended?
You can’t however send or recieve text when your phone is fully suspended.
How do I disconnect my old iPhone from my new iPhone?
Remove your associated iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Tap Settings, tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.
- Tap View Account. You might be asked to sign in.
- Scroll down, then tap Remove This Device.
How do I deactivate my old iPhone?
Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Erase All Content and Settings. This will completely erase your device, including any credit or debit cards you added for Apple Pay and any photos, contacts, music, or apps. It will also turn off iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, and other services.
How do you use iMessage with a deactivated iPhone?
Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime. Restart your device. Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on.
Will iMessage work without a SIM card?
You can use it without a phone number or a SIM card installed on your current device. The iMessage service can be used with a phone number, Apple ID, or both. It only works when you have a working internet connection. That can be through mobile data (if any SIM is installed) or Wi-Fi.
How do I stop my text messages from going to another phone?
Disable SMS Sync to Exchange on your Android Phone
- On the phone, open the Email application.
- Tap Settings, then tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync in the Accounts group.
- Next, tap Settings under Common settings group, then tap your email address.
- Scroll down and under the Server settings group, uncheck Sync SMS.
What happens when someone texts you when you have no service?
The message will not be delivered if there is no cellular connection and no Wi-Fi connection and will not say delivered.