Why can't I receive texts on my Galaxy S5 from friends still using iPhones?
Hoyasg2
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Apparently there's a huge problem with the Galaxy S5 receiving texts messages from iPhones.  I was never aware of it until I ordered my S5 and switched from an iPhone 5.  They never mentioned anything in the reviews on Verizon, Samsung or anywhere selling the S5 but if you google the issue, it's all over the internet.  They're blaming it on Apple but my sister has the Galaxy S4 and never had an issue receiving texts from my iPhone.  Apparently there's no fix for it either.  One person said they've had it for a month and still can't receive texts.  Any clues?

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Re: Why can't I receive texts on my Galaxy S5 from friends still using iPhones?
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iOS: Deactivating iMessage

What are you talking about?. There is a fix. See link above.

There are many more at the apple support site. It primarily means the imessage was never turned off from the Apple servers. Once removed text messages can be sent and received easily. Between iPhone and android device and vis a vie.

Good Luck