frustrateduser_1_2_many
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Q: My Iphone / imessage / facetime keeps sending unauthorised sms'

Hi,

 

I use Apple products such as Iphone for ages. Eversince I have switch from provider to a new one (which does not have contract with apple), my Iphone keeps sending sms' to abroad without me knowing, untill I receive my invoice.

All messages are to an UK number. I have tried to find out which app is causing the problem. From reading issues from other users, I guess it is iMessage.

I only use my phone to sms not iMessage chats. All app are disabled, iMessage as well as FaceTime. How come these apps are still sending sms'? I have never authorised iMessage or any app to send sms'. Apple why is phone sending sms' without me knowing?

 

How can I block apps from sending sms' ? If anyone knows how, please let me know. It is rediculous that I have to pay for something I don't use. If apple likes making apps that sends messages, apple should pay the users bill.

 

If this issue can't be solved, then i need to consider using android.

 

Cheers,

 

A very frustrated iphone user

iPhone 5, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Mar 17, 2016 4:38 AM

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  • by Lawrence Finch,

    Lawrence Finch Lawrence Finch Sep 7, 2016 10:48 AM in response to talha186
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    Sep 7, 2016 10:48 AM in response to talha186

    I posted the answer months ago. But, so you don't have to read the thread, this is exactly what I posted:

     

    iMessage and Facetime are activated and maintained active by sending an SMS to an Apple server in the UK. EVERY iPhone does this, regardless of who the carrier is. Apple partner carriers do not charge for the activation SMS, but some non-partner carriers do. The only option is to not use Facetime and iMessage. To do this you must turn on Facetime, tap on your Apple ID, and sign out of Facetime. Then turn it off. Do the same for iMessage (logging out of Facetime may be sufficient to disable iMessage also; if you don't see your Apple ID when you turn it on you don't have to take any other action).

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