Discontinue imessages apple ID, just use phone number for texts

discontinue using imessages apple ID, and just use phone number for texts

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  • Help! I received a message on my iPhone that "phone Number Added to iPad4 [NAME of IPAD] is now using [PHONE NUMBER] for FaceTime and iMessage" and it is not my iPad!! What do I do, how do I shut them out??

    Help! I received a message on my iPhone that "phone Number Added to iPad4 [NAME of IPAD] is now using [PHONE NUMBER] for FaceTime and iMessage" and it is not my iPad!! What do I do, how do I shut them out??

    Use a strong password and set up Two Step Verification on your account.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5570

  • TS4268 iMessage on ipad wont use phone number

    When I configure the iPad  to use my apple ID for FaceTime and iMessage (per tech doc), it does not pull in my phone number...just email address. So I don't get iMessages on my iPad when people send to my phone number. Works on my iphone but not ipad.  How do I resolve this??

    Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    iOS: About Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
    Set up iMessage
    http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
    Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
    http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
     Cheers, Tom

  • Cannot enter phone number for text on imessage since ios7 download on ipad2?

    greetings,
    since the ios7 update i cannot set up imessage with my phone# so i can text message from my ipad2. it does not ask for my phone number.
    i have tried:
    singing in from the icon on home page first
    toggling on off the imessage switch in settings for imessage AND facetime
    turning both off for 5 minutes and trying to set up again with the addition of a phone #
    reseting the ipad
    changing my apple password
    nothing has worked
    i just text at times,
    I appreciate ANY advice. I refuse to Pay apple to tell me how to fix this when it is clearly due to this update.
    It all went find on my iphone 5
    thanks again for any ideas
    I MAY have to call.. i obsess over this stuff

    and i am using wifi if course

  • Using iMessage 8.0 with Mavericks to send sms message to my friend who has an iPhone.  Only allows me to log in under AIM, YAHOO, GOOGLE, or BONJOUR.  I don't want to do any of that.  Just my phone number.  Is this possible?

    Using iMessage 8.0 with Mavericks to send sms message to my friend who has an iPhone.  Only allows me to log in under AIM, YAHOO, GOOGLE, or BONJOUR.  I don't want to do any of that.  Just my phone number.  Is this possible?

    Hi,
    The first run of Messages will ask you to enter an Apple ID to "register' with iMessages.
    If you do not do this but open the App and look in Preferences > Accounts then you will see the iMessages account and the Bonjour Account which will not be activated.
    Neither of these two account can be deleted. (even if not being used)
    If you then press the + icon to add you will get the choices you posted.
    To iMessage you need to "register" and Apple ID with the iMessages service.
    As Diane then points out you can link this to your iPhone number.
    This "syncs" (Displays on all devices) the various iMessages sent to either iPhone or Apple ID
    You can then chose  on both iPhone or Mac version how or which ID/Number is going to be used to "Start the conversations from"
    I have my Mac version set to start from my Apple ID and the iPhone from it's number.
    At this moment the Mac version cannot send SMS text messages to an iPhone.
    This is apparently coming with iOS 8 and OS 10.10 (Yosemite)
    An AIM account can send SMS Messages but only to a limited number of USA based phone users on these carriers.
    (Basically you add a phone number with country code +1 as a Buddy to your List)
    Mocked up number  (It not really an auto responder although you do get sent back and Error message about it not being valid)
    8:37 pm      Sunday; July 13, 2014
    ​  iMac 2.5Ghz i5 2011 (Mavericks 10.9)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),
     Couple of iPhones and an iPad

  • HT5538 Is there anyway I can use just my phone number as my iMessage contact, I can't even select it with my email as it is greyed out

    I Have an iPhone 5S and I'm just wanting to use my phone number as my iMessage contact. It only comes up with my email and everyone I iMessage say it only comes up with my email that is enabled and I want to just use my number to have the contact still saved. When I go to enable my number it is 'greyed out'

    Hi Aylamcguire,
    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
    Make sure “Start New Conversations From” is set to your phone number. If it already is and/or messages continue to be sent with email address, it may be necessary to delete the message thread you already have going and start a new thread after your phone number is selected as the way to start a new message. 
    iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
    Select your phone number when Sending iMessages in Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > Start New Conversations From.
    Have a great day,
    Joe

  • Hi, I want to use my number for iMessage on my iPhone only and on my macbook pro use my apple id/email and not my number. Also how do i stop the iMessages on my mac appearing on my phone.

    Hi, I want to use my number for iMessage on my iPhone only and on my macbook pro use my apple id/email and not my number, how do i do that? before i updated my phone thats what it was like but now that ive updated i dont know how to change it. Also how do i stop the iMessages on my mac appearing on my phone. can you please help. Thanks

    I tried that but on my iphone i can only click on my email and my number is checked but its in grey doesnt allow me click on it and on my Mac, its the opposite, my email is checked but in grey so doesnt allow me to click on it. im realy confused

  • Using Facetime from Iphone to Mac using only apple id with no phone numb

    hey, i need some help i have a friend that leaves in chile and just purchased a macbook i leave in australia and i wanted to facetime him but im not to sure how to add him as a contact using only his apple id to be able to facetime him, he doesnt have a phone number for me to add to my contacts. what would be the best thing to do ....... please help.

    iOS: Using FaceTime
    iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime
    Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall

  • I received a notification on my iphone recently that "Leroys Ipad" is now using my phone number for Imessage. The problem is the Ipad is in possession of my ex girlfriend and we no longer communicate. How do i receive Imessage on my Iphone only?

    I received a notification on my Iphone recently that "Leroys Ipad" is now using my phone number for Imessage. The problem is that i no longer have that Ipad but my ex girlfriend does and we no longer communicate. How do i receive Imessage on MY PHONE ONLY or delete other devices not in my possession from my messages?

    You need to change your Apple ID password.  You could login to Find My iPhone and wipe that iPad if you felt the need to do so.

  • IPhone 4S iMessage won't activate? Want to use phone number as iMessage instead of email?

    The title says it all, please help.

    ACTIVATING FACETIME AND IMESSAGES
    Activating Facetime and Imessages on your phone requires the ability to send SMS messages and depending upon where you are that might be an international SMS.  Check with your carrier to see if your plan supports sending of international SMS messages.  If you are having trouble activating Facetime or Imessages turn them both off on your device and reset the device (Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the home button together until the apple logo appears (ignore the ON/OFF slider) then let both buttons go and wait for device to restart (no data will be lost)).  Wait for the device to restart and wait a minute and turn Facetime and imessage back on and wait for activation.  If that does not fix things read the following articles:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3367
    In settings/messages/start new messages from just have phone number checked

  • HT4528 hi, my iPhone is already completely updated and I want my iMessages to go to my phone number, however my phone number shows up on the settings screen for that, but will not let me select it to be used. How do I fix that?

    hi, my iPhone is already completely updated and I want my iMessages to go to my phone number, however my phone number shows up on the settings screen for that, but will not let me select it to be used. How do I fix that?

    Thanks to all who responded. You are all absolutely correct. However, this Ipad was a gift to my wife who was dying of cancer in the hospital and wanted some entertainment. So I started it out with her Apple ID. After she passed away I moved from Sacramento to Austin and eventually proceeded to get the Apple ID changed from my wife's to mine. Meanwhile when she was in the hospital I opened an Itunes account in my name to buy movies for her. That was the first mistake.
    Then during the move to Austin I lost track of the IPAD and later found it and tried to use support but could not remember the proper ID. Later the folks at the Apple store helped me create a new and novel Apple ID that was unfortunately unlike any other.
    The botom line is that I am stuck with three Apple IDs and three passwords. I am told by Apple there is nothing they can do about this as IDs cannot be changed or destroyed. I can quit using them or start a new account but when I try to do that the system keeps remembering too many things from the past and resists.
    Even if I sold this Ipad and bought a new one, the system memory is still there.
    I think the real problem is that destop and laptop computers are totally owned by an individual and that individual can control logins and passwords to his liking. IPADs and similar Apple products are different in that the corporation has built in their own intrusion detection schemes because of the relation to Itunes.
    One thing I thought about is to open a new Itunes account pretendding to be a new customer with my regular Apple ID. Perhaps I could do the same with Apple Support.
    Thanks for your comments.
    RAZ

  • HT5624 Someone is using my phone number for iMessages

    I had a alert come on my phone. It stated that " (name) is using your number for iMessages." I went onto my Apple ID and reset my password. How do I know if there still on my iMessages. ?? Please help.

    It maybe a little late to reply to this but have you ever logged on to iTunes using a friend's computer? if so they maybe using that to send messages if you didn't sign out... But my guess is you no longer have that problem since you changed your password?

  • My phone number was added to someone els's iPad and it says they are using my number for iMessage

    My phone number was added to someone els's iPad and it says they are using my number for iMessage

    Hi Mahmoudmuhmd,
    Welcome to the Support Communities!
    The telephone number on your Apple ID is tied to iMessages.  You may need to change the password for your Apple ID account to prevent others from using it.  Here are some articles that will help with this:
    Apple ID: Changing your Apple ID password
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5624?viewlocale=en_US
    Apple ID: What to do after you change your Apple ID
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5796?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
    iOS: Using Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3529
    iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
    Cheers,
    - Judy

  • When I try to use iMessage on my iPad my phone number doesnt come up, only my email address does. HELP !

    When I try to use iMessage on my iPad my phone number doesnt come up, only my email address does. HELP !!!!!!

    It is OK to use the same apple id on multiple devices. That is how it was intended to be used. The phone number used must be a number registered on an iPhone. I receive imessages and face time calls on my iPad, iPhone and imac. Sometimes the email addresses and iPhone numbers don't properly register on all device. Logging out and back in on all devices can fix the issue.
    Now with the release of ios 8 other compatible Apple devices can use the iPhone over a WiFi network to send and receive vioce calls as well.

  • How do you use your phone number for iMessage?

    I'm having trouble using my phone number for my iMessage and FaceTime, it won't let me click the option.

    Hello Maaaybay,
    You may need to unlink, then re-link your phone number for use with iMessage.
    iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
    Cheers,
    Allen

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