Millibob

Q: iPhone 4 iMessage

I have an iPhone 4 and iPad 2, until last week I was able to receive same iMessages on both, now I only receive on iPhone . I cannot get iPad to show mobile number or phone to show email address. I have tried all combinations of turning off iCloud, iMessage etc and nothing works. Suggestions please !

iPhone 4, And iPad 2

Posted on Jul 3, 2016 1:44 AM

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  • by Johann.B,

    Johann.B Johann.B Jul 3, 2016 1:59 PM in response to Millibob
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    Jul 3, 2016 1:59 PM in response to Millibob

    Hi there Millibob,

     

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities! You've come to a great place to get help with being able to receive iMessages on your iPad. I'll be more than happy to provide you with some ideas.

     

    Take a look at the steps listed at the beginning of this support article first:

     

    If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

     

    You can then look at this section specifically:

     

    If you can’t send or receive messages on your iPad or iPod touch

    If you don’t have an iPhone, you can only send and receive messages with your Apple ID to other Apple devices using iMessage. To use iMessage, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and make sure that you’re signed in with your Apple ID. 

    If you have an iPhone, you can link your iPhone number to your Apple ID so you can send and receive iMessages from your phone number. You can also set up Text Message Forwarding so you can send and receive MMS and SMS messages on all of your Apple devices.

     

     All the best!