leafbay

Q: Messages

How do I enable my Messages app on my MBP to receive texts from non-iPhones (i.e. Androids)? I was able to send/receive non-iPhone texts on my Messages app when I had my older laptop, but I recently got a new one and I don't know how to enable the setting.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)

Posted on Sep 26, 2016 5:43 PM

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  • by norm123,

    norm123 norm123 Sep 28, 2016 5:48 AM in response to leafbay
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    Sep 28, 2016 5:48 AM in response to leafbay
    Hello leafbay,

    After reviewing your post, it sounds like you want to be able to send and receive text messages on the Mac. 
    I would recommend you read this article, it has the steps to enable the feature you are looking for. 
     

    Send text messages to anyone from your Mac

    If you have an iPhone with an active celluar plan, you can set up Messages to send and receive SMS and MMS messages from your Mac. Such messages don't require the recipient to be using iMessage or an Apple device.

    1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Add a check to your phone number and email address.
    2. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding, then choose to allow your Mac to send and receive text messages from this iPhone. 
    3. Check your Mac for a verification code, then enter that code on your iPhone.


    Use Messages with your Mac - Apple Support

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