I saw this interesting piece of article here, and decided th share it. How to switch off Apple iMessage. You really need to do this before selling off your iPhone/iPad to port to a non-Apple smartphone. Switching off Apple iMessage before selling off your iOS device will allow you to receive text messages sent to you from an iPhone after porting to a non-Apple smartphone. Below are the easy steps to switch off Apple iMessage and FaceTime.
HOW TO SWITCH OFF APPLE IMESSAGE AND FACETIME
==> Transfer your SIM card to your iPhone.
==> Go to Settings.
==> Tap Messages.
==> Turn iMessage off.
==> Go back to Settings.
==> Locate and Tap FaceTime.
==> Turn FaceTime off.
==> Exit Settings.
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If You No Longer Have Your iPhone
If you have given your iPhone away, or lost it, or someone has stolen your iPhone, you can turn off iMessage by visiting the Apple website here.
