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Continuing to Use iMessaging After Migrating Mobile Service Off iPhone

I recently migrated from an iPhone to an Android based phone. I would like to continue using my iPhone for iMessaging, but since it no longer has mobile service, iMessage has been deactivated. Is it possible to attach iMessage to my Apple ID / email address instead of my phone number, similar to how a iPad behaves?

iPhone 4, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on May 6, 2015 2:38 PM

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May 6, 2015 7:32 PM in response to opaul16

Yes, you will have to be connected to WiFi to send or receive messages.

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May 6, 2015 8:43 PM in response to deggie

How do I active imessage though? I'm on wireless. I assume I need to activate with my email instead of phone number now, but I don't see the option.

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May 6, 2015 8:45 PM in response to opaul16

Settings > Messages > Send & Receive

Select your choices.

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May 7, 2015 6:56 AM in response to deggie

I have my email selected in that field, the trouble is, I can't get iMessage to activate anymore.

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Continuing to Use iMessaging After Migrating Mobile Service Off iPhone

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