How to Deregister iMessage with/Without iPhone

iMessage is a convenient messaging platform for Apple users, seamlessly integrating text messaging across various Apple devices. However, situations may arise where you need to deregister iMessage from your devices, whether you're switching to a non-Apple device or simply want to disassociate your number from iMessage.

In this article, we'll guide you through the process of deregistering iMessage both with and without an iPhone, as well as provide a bonus tip on recovering deleted iMessages.

Part 1. How to deregister iMessage on iPhone

It is always preferred to always deregister iMessage from your iPhone before you make the switch to Android. Deregistering iMessage from iPhone is very easy and is explained in detail below.

Step 1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone > Scroll down to locate and tap Messages option.

Step 2. Tap on the iMessage slider to turn it off > Go back to the Settings page.

Step 3. Locate and choose FaceTime this time > Tap on the slider next to FaceTime to disable it on your iPhone.

Note:
If you've already switched to a different device, you'll have to put your SIM card back into your iPhone to deactivate iMessage. Also, use your cellular data network to remove your number from iMessage.

Part 2. How to deregister iMessage without iPhone

If your iPhone is not in your hand anymore, you can use the online method to deactivate iMessage. This approach allows you to remove your number from the iMessage servers. To understand how to deregister number from iMessage without an iPhone, follow the steps outlined below.

Step 1. Open a web browser and go to the page of deregistering iMessage.

Step 2. On the website, scroll down to the “No longer have your iPhone?” section.

Step 3. Enter your phone number that you want to deregister from iMessage and click Send code button. You will receive a 6-digital confirmation code on your phone number.

Step 4. Retrieve the code from your phone > Enter it in the box given below the phone number box > Click Submit to confirm.

If you have succeeded deregistering iMessage, a confirmation message will tell you that your number has been deregistered from iMessage.

Bonus: How to recover deleted iMessage from iPhone

Before you proceed with deregistering iMessage from your iPhone, it's possible to encounter frustration if you've deleted certain important iMessages. This situation is exacerbated if you haven't backed up these messages. To address this, we recommend an iPhone data recovery tool called AOMEI Data Recovery for iOS. With this tool, you can easily recover deleted iMessages in just three straightforward steps and high success rate.

Step 1. Download and install AOMEI Data Recovery for iOS on your computer. Connect your iPhone to the computer. Click Scan from its homepage.

Step 2. From the next window, select Messages and click Scan Now to start scanning your phone for deleted text messages.

Step 3. Wait until you see all the recoverable messages. Select the messages you’d like to retrieve and click Recover. The program will prompt you to choose a folder to store the text messages you need.

Summary

iMessage serves as a convenient method to send messages on an iPhone without carrier charges. However, it can become problematic when switching to Android or other platforms. If you don't deregister iMessage, you won't receive texts from iPhone users. In this guide, we've demonstrated how to deregister iMessage either directly from your iPhone or through the online website. Hope this guide can help you out.

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