To delete FaceTime and iMessage from your iPhone, follow the steps below:
1. Transfer your SIM card to your iPhone: If you haven’t already done so, remove the SIM card from your previous device and insert it into your iPhone. This will ensure that your phone number is linked to your iPhone for FaceTime and iMessage.
2. Go to Settings: Locate the Settings app on your iPhone’s home screen and tap on it. The Settings app is represented by a gear icon.
3. Tap Messages: Once you’re in the Settings app, scroll down until you find the Messages option and tap on it. This will open the Messages settings menu.
4. Turn iMessage off: In the Messages settings menu, you’ll see a toggle switch next to iMessage. Tap on the switch to turn off iMessage. When the switch is grayed out, iMessage is turned off.
5. Go back to Settings: Use the back arrow at the top left of the screen to return to the main Settings menu.
6. Tap FaceTime: From the main Settings menu, scroll down until you find the FaceTime option and tap on it. This will open the FaceTime settings menu.
7. Turn FaceTime off: In the FaceTime settings menu, you’ll see a toggle switch next to FaceTime. Tap on the switch to turn off FaceTime. When the switch is grayed out, FaceTime is turned off.
8. Exit Settings: Press the home button or swipe up from the bottom of the screen to exit the Settings app and return to your iPhone’s home screen.
By following these steps, you have successfully deleted FaceTime and iMessage from your iPhone. Your iPhone will no longer use these services for messaging or video calls.