How do I turn off FaceTime and iMessage?

How do I turn off FaceTime and iMessage?

How to deactivate iMessage and FaceTime before switching from iPhone to Android

1. Launch Settings from the Home screen of your iPhone.
2. Tap Messages.
3. Tap the slider next to iMessage to turn it off. Source: iMore.
4. Go back to Settings.
5. Tap on Facetime.
6. Tap the slider next to Facetime to turn it off. Source: iMore.

Can you still FaceTime when iMessage is off?

Thanks! Yup. Disabling iMessage/FaceTime on your old iPhone won’t disable it on your MacBook, but it will remove your phone number as a “caller ID” option. That means that if somebody wants to contact you via FaceTime, they’ll have to contact you using one of the email addresses tied to your Apple ID.

Can you send iMessage to Android?

Can I send an iMessage to an Android device? Yes, you can send iMessages from an iPhone to an Android (and vice versa) using SMS, which is simply the formal name for text messaging. Android phones can receive SMS text messages from any other phone or device on the market.

Does iMessage require phone number?

Access on tablets: You don’t have to have a phone number to use iMessage. Simply use an iCloud email address to send messages over WiFi. This is useful if you want to let your children “text” friends and family using an iPad, iPod, or old iPhone without signing up for a cellular data plan.

Can you FaceTime without an Apple ID?

An Apple ID is not required to use FaceTime if one owns an iPhone (One can make calls with their iPhone number on their Mac, iPod, and iPad).

How do you activate your phone number for iMessage?

First, on your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.

1. In Settings, find and tap Messages.
2. Make sure your phone number is selected.
3. If your Apple ID has been used to sign in to your Mac, click yes.
4. From the Messages menu bar option, open Preferences.

Why won’t my iMessage activate with my phone number?

You must have an active cellular plan on your device and be able to send and receive text messages. If you’re out of cellular coverage, do not have a cellular plan at all, or have SMS blocked on your account for some reason, you will not be able to use your phone number for iMessage or FaceTime, as Apple cannot help.

Why is my number not working for iMessage?

Go to Settings → Phone and make sure My Number is set correctly. Change it if it isn’t. Turn on iMessage again. Go to Settings → Messages and toggle iMessage on.

Why is my FaceTime and iMessage not working?

You should first try to turn iMessage and FaceTime off for a few minutes, then back on and check if the app has picked up the changes. If that doesn’t help, turn off your iPhone or iPad, and fire it back up again.

How do I activate FaceTime on my iPhone?

Set up FaceTime on iPhone

1. Go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn on FaceTime.
2. If you want to be able to take Live Photos during FaceTime calls, turn on FaceTime Live Photos.
3. Enter your phone number, Apple ID, or email address to use with FaceTime.

Why is face recognition not working on iPhone?

Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode and tap Reset Face ID. Then tap Set up Face ID to set it up again. If you can’t enroll your face, take your device to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider or contact Apple Support.

Why Does My Face ID keeps saying move iPhone lower?

The error message means your probably have hardware issue with the dot projector on your iPhone located near the front facing camera. There is no easy fix for this as the dot projector is tied to the security chip on your main board.

Can Face ID be repaired?

In summary, Face ID can be easily damaged and hard to be restored. Therefore, please be very careful in daily use. Make sure the phone is protected from water-damage or heavy falling. Repair technicians must exercise caution when repairing the logic board or replacing the display assembly.