Temporarily disable text messaging

how do I temporarily disable text messaging?

You can't do that from the phone. Contact your carrier if you want that feature disabled. SMS/MMS messaging is a carrier feature.

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AT&T had a link only for blocking spam texts, but I don't think this will stop standard SMS texts.
Anyone do this? Does this involve a call to AT&T. There must be a way to disable it, no?
Thanks in advance!
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You would have to ask AT&T if they can turn off your text capabilities.

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I am wanting to block text messaging that I sometimes receive from clients after hours, and I want to know is there an app like there is for android phones that has lists that you can create so certain people can be sent an auto reply when they send you a message?
I don't want to block the numbers completely just at weekends and/or after hours and I still want to be able to receive phone calls from those numbers as an option.
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You can Remote Lock his iPad with Find My iPad using a computer at whatever time you like.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2700
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Hello Jivaraval,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help with SMS relay:
SMS
With Continuity, all the SMS and MMS text messages you send and receive on your iPhone also appear on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch. Even if the person you’re communicating with doesn’t have an iPhone. And regardless of what phone they have, you can reply from whichever device is closest to you, including your iPad or Mac. You can also initiate a conversation by clicking a phone number in Safari, Contacts, or Calendar.
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Enable iMessage on your Mac and iOS devices.
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BobbyD

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how do i disable text messages on my iphone?

Contact your carrier and disable messaging for your line/number.

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What phone?
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Note also that text messages do not count toward your data allowance.

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