Apple Provides iMessage DeactivationTool

Apple has launched a web tool that allows iPhone
users to de-register their number from iMessage,
making it easier to defect to other platforms.

Apple has launched a web tool that allows iPhone
users to de-register their number from iMessage,
making it easier to defect to other platforms.
Customers who switched from iOS to Android
have reported that they are no longer receiving
texts, but the deactivation tool will solve this
issue.

The reason for the disappearing messages is that

Apple continues to route texts sent to an old

iPhone number through iMessage, hence the need

for a fix.

To deactivate iMessage, users can enter their

phone number on the Apple website to receive a

six-digit separation code to their new phone.

However, those who have kept their old iPhone

can simply place their new SIM inside it and turn

off iMessage via the Settings menu. A disgruntled

Samsung device owner sued Apple over the issue

back in May, and the company vowed to address

it shortly after.