Switch from iMessage to Text Message

My husband got a new phone and switched from an iPhone to an Android. My phone thinks that his number is still an iPhone and he can't get any of my messages because it keeps sending them as iMessages. Is there any way to change this but only for one phone number (not all messages)?


I know that I can tap on each individual message and send as a text message but I was wondering if there was a way to default it, just for him.


Thanks for the help.

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Jan 23, 2024 2:52 PM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2024 3:02 PM

Did he de-register his phone number from iMessage?


Deregister iMessage on your iPhone or online - Apple Support


Once he does that, if you're still having problems, I'd recommend deleting all conversations with him, deleting his contact information, restarting the phone then adding him back to your contacts.

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Jan 23, 2024 3:02 PM in response to Jager5

Did he de-register his phone number from iMessage?


Deregister iMessage on your iPhone or online - Apple Support


Once he does that, if you're still having problems, I'd recommend deleting all conversations with him, deleting his contact information, restarting the phone then adding him back to your contacts.

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