I can't receive iMessages on my non-smart phone

I recently gotten my iPhone stolen and temporarily using a normal brick phone. However, I noticed I can't recieve messages from other iPhone users. Is there a way to fix this? I don't want to keep asking everyone to turn off their iMessage when texting me, or send me an SMS. Please help!

1. You have to change your Apple ID password
2. If your iPhone is registered, un-register
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