Will Apple text me if my account is locked?

Will Apple text me if my account is locked?

Apple won’t send you an email/text telling you your account is disabled/restricted or will be disabled/restricted.

What happens if I use my Apple ID for iMessage?

If you sign in to iMessage with the same Apple ID on all your devices, all the messages that you send and receive on iPhone also appear on your other Apple devices. Send a message from whichever device is closest to you, or use Handoff to start a conversation on one device and continue it on another.

Are texts tied to Apple ID?

While text messages are associated solely with your phone number, Apple’s iMessage ties your phone number to your email address-based Apple ID; you can then send iMessages to anyone else who has an iOS device.

Why did I get a text message saying my Apple ID is locked?

Answer: A: Answer: A: That seems to be a scam/phishing email. Apple won’t send you an email/text telling you your account is disabled/restricted or will be disabled/restricted.

Why has Apple locked my account?

Apple automatically locks iCloud accounts and Apple IDs that it believes are at risk of unauthorised access, and this locking is partly triggered by what it perceives may be unusual user activity. Apple ramped up locking of Apple IDs in March 2017 after a number of threats against Apple’s iCloud security were made.

Does iMessage work without phone number?

Access on tablets: You don’t have to have a phone number to use iMessage. Simply use an iCloud email address to send messages over WiFi. This is useful if you want to let your children “text” friends and family using an iPad, iPod, or old iPhone without signing up for a cellular data plan.

How do I add Apple ID to text messages on iPhone?

On taking the iPhone out of Airplane mode go back to the Settings > Messages. Make sure the iPhone Number is ticked as a Send and Receive “address”. Add the Apple ID and make sure this is ticked.

Why can’t I receive iMessage on all my devices?

You may want to make sure that your Apple ID is setup to receive iMessage across all of your devices. For more information, check out this resource: Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive on each iOS device and make sure that you signed in with your Apple ID. You must use the same Apple ID on each device.

How do I Fix if someone else is seeing my iMessage?

Once you have a separate Apple ID for each person’s device, you can fix the problem with others seeing messages meant for you. Open the Settings app. Select Messages. Select Send & Receive. Tap the Apple ID at the top of the screen. Tap Sign out. Tap Use your Apple ID for iMessage. Log in with your Apple ID and Password. Tap Sign In.

How do I set up iMessage to send and receive messages?

You must use the same Apple ID on each device. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > You Can Be Reached By iMessage At and make sure that you selected each phone number and email address you want to use with iMessage. If you linked a phone number to your Apple ID with iMessage and the phone number hasn’t appeared, follow these steps.