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Why can’t I send and receive text messages from non iPhones?

Why can’t I send and receive text messages from non iPhone users?


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Posted on Apr 17, 2021 10:14 AM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2021 10:17 AM

Enable SMS messaging, probably also enable MMS messaging option, and confirm with your carrier that your cellular plan includes SMS messaging.


Settings > Messages > send as SMS ✅, MMS Messaging ✅, Group Messaging ✅

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Apr 17, 2021 10:17 AM in response to ALongoria1985

Enable SMS messaging, probably also enable MMS messaging option, and confirm with your carrier that your cellular plan includes SMS messaging.


Settings > Messages > send as SMS ✅, MMS Messaging ✅, Group Messaging ✅

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