Switched to Android, not receiving text messages from iPhone users

I deregistered my phone number from iMessage after I switched to an Android. Why am I not getting text messages from iPhone users?

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 18, 2022 11:13 PM

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Oct 19, 2022 4:35 PM in response to bree2000

Re: Why am I not getting text messages from iPhone users?


You might have to ask the iPhone users.


Seems iPhone users would generally send messages through iMessage using wi-fi.

iPhone users would need to have a text-messaging plan in place to send texts to Android users.

They may be charged for texting using cellular, if their provider plan permits them to


See Apple support's article: What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? – Apple Support


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