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i cant send or receive text messages with my iphone 12pro max.

i cant send or receive messages from android phones

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 15, 2022 11:05 PM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2022 5:01 PM

Hi TiggerRhi

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Re: cant send or receive messages from android phones


In the Messages app:

Messages normally appear in blue bubbles, using wi-fi for Apple devices

Texts to Android devices appear in green bubbles and are sent using SMS / MMS (if turned on & plan permits )

To turn on : Go to Settings > Cellular >

NB: If Wi-Fi is unavailable, iMessages will also be sent over cellular data. Cellular data rates might apply.


Apple support's article:

What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support

says:

To use SMS/MMS on an iPhone, you need a text-messaging plan. Contact your wireless carrier for more information


You. might need to check how things are set up on your iPhone 12 Pro Max:

How to: Use Messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


And

What to do: If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 16, 2022 5:01 PM in response to TiggerRhi

Hi TiggerRhi

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Re: cant send or receive messages from android phones


In the Messages app:

Messages normally appear in blue bubbles, using wi-fi for Apple devices

Texts to Android devices appear in green bubbles and are sent using SMS / MMS (if turned on & plan permits )

To turn on : Go to Settings > Cellular >

NB: If Wi-Fi is unavailable, iMessages will also be sent over cellular data. Cellular data rates might apply.


Apple support's article:

What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support

says:

To use SMS/MMS on an iPhone, you need a text-messaging plan. Contact your wireless carrier for more information


You. might need to check how things are set up on your iPhone 12 Pro Max:

How to: Use Messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


And

What to do: If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


All the best :-)

i cant send or receive text messages with my iphone 12pro max.

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