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Jimxz Author

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SMS

Can’t text non iPhone users, but I can send messages to other iPhone users???

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 3, 2022 3:16 AM

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Dogcow-Moof

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Posted on Mar 3, 2022 3:27 AM

That's because messages are sent to other iPhone users using iMessage.

SMS is used to send messages to non-iPhone users, and it sounds like it is not properly setup for your phone or your cell plan does not have SMS capability.

As SMS is a cellular feature, you should contact your cellular carrier to make sure SMS messaging is included with your plan and is properly setup for your account.

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