How do you block picture messaging on an iPhone 5c?

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How do you block picture messaging on an iPhone 5c?

Verizon is our carrier and we had them deactivate picture messaging. It works to block android OS messages, but not iPhone (she still receives from and can send pictures to any iPhone). It was told to us that it is because iPhone messages are sent differently. I understand you can turn them off in the settings, but it is something she could easily change back herself. Is there some way to block picture messaging, without her being able to change the settings back anytime she is not with us?

iPhone 5c, iOS 7.1

Posted on Mar 13, 2014 5:18 PM

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Answer 1

Lyssa

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Mar 14, 2014 6:34 PM in response to skyblue92

Keep in mind that this will completely disable all iMessages - she will only be able to receive standard text messages. If other iPhone users try to message her and have issues, you may need to contact Apple and have them remove the iPhone from the iMessage database.

~Lyssa

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Answer 2

Mar 13, 2014 5:25 PM in response to skyblue92

I would have thought that you could disable iMessage in Restrictions, but I don't see it there ... you can disable FaceTime but not iMessage apparently. So unless someone has a bright idea, I don't think you can block iMessage.

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Lyssa

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Mar 13, 2014 7:34 PM in response to skyblue92

What may work is this:

1) Sign out of iMessage on her phone

2) Go into Settings>General>Restrictions and enable restrictions. You will be asked to set a passcode - make sure you pick something you will remember

3) Scroll down to the Allow Changes section.

4) Disable changes for Accounts

Exit restrictions & try to sign into iMessage. I'm not 100% sure this will work but it won't hurt to try.

~Lysa

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skyblue92 Author

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Mar 13, 2014 9:16 PM in response to Lyssa

That worked! Thanks so much!!

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