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"Apple has vowed to address an iMessage bug preventing former iPhone owners from receiving texts. The flaw affects Android smartphone owners whose phone number was previously associated with an iOS handset.  The glitch is caused by the fact that iPhones are unable to disassociate any number ever attached to iMessage from Apple&amp;#039;s texting platform, and will attempt delivery over the internet by default. Apple has confirmed that it is aware of the issue, which dates back to the launch of iMessage with iOS 5, and is developing a software update to correct it. &amp;quot;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,&amp;quot; the firm told Re/code. &amp;quot;For users still experiencing an issue, please contact AppleCare.&amp;quot; Workaround solutions include deactivating your number on iMessage before switching to Android, or senders deleting and re-adding a contact. Earlier this week, it was revealed that a disgruntled Samsung device owner has filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple over the iMessage bug. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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