Problems with old iPhone as iPod
I've been using an old iPhone as an iPod for the last 2-3 months. I've been using iMessages on it and it has been working fine up until today. All of a sudden not getting any iMessages on it. I tried turning off iMessages and then back on...didn't work. I did a hard reboot...didn't work. What can I do to get it working again?
Hey cpsaucedo,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues with iMessage on an iPhone that is being used without a wireless plan. The following resource provides troubleshooting steps that my help to resolve your issue. Follow the steps as you would for an iPod touch:
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Please note that if you end up needing to back up and restore your device, you’ll want to consider the information outlined in this resource:
Using an iPhone without a wireless service plan
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3406
Thanks,
Matt M.
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