Apple has finally solved the missing SMS problem by releasing a tool that allows users to deregister iMessage. For long ex-Apple users, who switched from iPhone to some other device, have complained about missing messages as they couldn’t disconnect their number from iMessage service.
The problem usually occurs when a former iPhone user gets a message from current iPhone user. The sent message instead of getting delivered to the inbox of other device, lands in receiver’s still existing iMessage account. If you are one of the former Apple users facing the same problem, you will have to completely deregister your previous Apple device to get rid of this nasty issue.
To solve such woes now Apple has a dedicated webpage to deregister iMessege that allows both ex-iPhone users and current Apple users to deregister iMessage without canceling whole device. If you are an iPhone user and still want to deregister your iMessage service you need to follow three simple steps:
1. Take out your SIM and put it in place again
2. Now go to settings and tap on Messages
3. Turn off iMessage option
Former iPhone users can enter their current mobile number on Deregister iMessage website and enter their number for unsubscribing from iMessages. The automated process will send you a conformation code which you need to enter on the confirmation box below the unsubscribe button. Whola! all your missing messages mystery is solved.
After the launch of Deregister iMessage the missing SMS problem may seem pretty easy to solve but it took a lot of angry voices and even lawsuits for Apple to come up with the fix. In a way the webpage is an attempt to wash off the negative attention it got from media from making switching from iPhone tough on users.
