cant send sms messages from ipad

I just got a new iPad, 6th generation, but cannot send SMS messages.


iPad, iOS 10

Posted on May 31, 2019 8:48 AM

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Posted on May 31, 2019 8:53 AM

As long as you have an iPhone, use this link as your guide to set up Continuity Services: Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you do not have iPhone, you will not be able to send or receive SMS/MMS messages from your iPad.

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May 31, 2019 8:53 AM in response to GB58able

As long as you have an iPhone, use this link as your guide to set up Continuity Services: Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you do not have iPhone, you will not be able to send or receive SMS/MMS messages from your iPad.

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