Messages not reaching Android phone after iPhone number change

my dad passed away and my mom has given my dads phone to my son. its all been switched over by Verizon. however when i text the number it still goes to my dad's iphone. my son has an android. why wont my text go to hia phone

My son is not getting my text even though he’s had his number changed to my recently deceased dad’s number



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Posted on Aug 8, 2025 1:44 PM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2025 4:25 AM

If your dad had an iPhone, did you deregister the phone number before setting up the Android with a the same phone number?

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Did you make sure, that in the settings for messages on the iPhone the phone number and mail address is selected correctly und Send & Receive?

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Aug 10, 2025 4:25 AM in response to SherriPerry

If your dad had an iPhone, did you deregister the phone number before setting up the Android with a the same phone number?

Deregister and Turn Off iMessage - Apple Support


Did you make sure, that in the settings for messages on the iPhone the phone number and mail address is selected correctly und Send & Receive?

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