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User profile for user: Slowgrams
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Why can't i text to non-iPhone users from my ipad?

what do I need to do to be able to send and receive text from non-iPhone users?


iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 24, 2022 1:02 PM

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User profile for user: lllaass
lllaass
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Posted on Oct 24, 2022 1:04 PM

YOu need an iPhone associated with youyr Apple ID. See:


Set up Messages on iPad - Apple Support

How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad ...

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

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