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ipad/system/messages will not accept my iphone number only email address.

I cant send/receive texts on my ipad mini 4. under messages/ send & receive (imessage is on) is my email address only and there is no option to add my iphone number

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi

Posted on Aug 2, 2021 3:07 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2021 3:36 PM

Do you own an iPhone?


If so, see here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208386


If not, you will only be able to use your email address.


~Lyssa

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ipad/system/messages will not accept my iphone number only email address.

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