Anyone has used an iPhone then switched to another platform knows the frustration when Apple doesn't release your number from iMessage. It has happened to several people I know. iMessage release your number and acts as if you still have an iPhone. The result is you cannot receive text messages on your new phone.
According to Re/code, Apple has acknowledged a "server-side issue that affects iMessage users." Apple hasn't said it is hanging onto iPhone user's numbers if they leave, but it seems like this is the issue they are referring to.
To avoid the issue, turn off iMessage on your phone before you switch to another platform. You should also uncheck the phone number on other iOS devices using iMessage.
According to Re/code, Apple has acknowledged a "server-side issue that affects iMessage users." Apple hasn't said it is hanging onto iPhone user's numbers if they leave, but it seems like this is the issue they are referring to.
“We recently fixed a server-side iMessage bug which was causing an issue for some users, and we have an additional bug fix in a future software update,” Apple told Re/code in a statement. “For users still experiencing an issue, please contact AppleCare.”
To avoid the issue, turn off iMessage on your phone before you switch to another platform. You should also uncheck the phone number on other iOS devices using iMessage.