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iPhone to MacBook iMessage assist?

Why can I send text to an iPhone contact (Android) but it does not show on my MacBook iMessage? HELP!

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 16, 2020 10:22 AM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2020 10:46 AM

It would sound like you do not have Text Message Forwarding setup on your iPhone. Go to Settings>Messages>Text Message Forwarding, and select your Mac there. The Mac cannot send text messages (SMS), that is done through your iPhone.

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iPhone to MacBook iMessage assist?

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