My iPhone 5 is sending iMessages from my email.

My iPhone 5 is constantly sending iMessages from my email. Not only that but I am not receiving some iMessages or any group messages. I've searched for an answer everywhere but nothing is helping! I don't have a 'Caller ID' option on my phone. I am also running thru VZW (if that helps) HELP and thanks!

Open Settings.
Go to Messages > Send & Receive.
Select or unselect as you please.
Tip: You can un-check your emails if you don't want to send or receive using your email.

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Hi Chas869,
Hmm, that is strange that your phone number is greyed out. There are a few things that we can try. First would be to turn iMessages off, then back on. See if you are able to select your phone number. Then if that doesn't work, turn iMessages back off, then reset the network settings....settings>general>reset>reset network settings, this will reboot the phone. Don't worry, it won't delete anything from the phone, it simulates a battery pull. Once the device comes back on, then turn iMessages back on. Keep us posted if that works!
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jmew wrote:
This is the only thing that fixed it I was so stumped! Thank you, I had previously tried just a standard restart , also signing in and out of imessage and apple id several times.... but the hard power down is the only thing that fixed the problem. HighFive
habby3 wrote:
Restart your iphone holding both buttons down (top and bottom) - it worked for me as my number had turned gray as well.
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