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Why can’t I send regular text messages (to android users) like my old iPad?

Why can’t I send regular text messages (to android users) like my old iPad?




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iPad Air Wi-Fi

Posted on Aug 18, 2019 2:56 PM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2019 3:05 PM

Do you have an iPhone? If you do, you use Apple Continuity Settings: How to forward text messages on your iPhone - Apple Support


If you don't have an iPhone you cannot send or receive text messages on iPad from anyone other than iPhone/iPad users.

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Why can’t I send regular text messages (to android users) like my old iPad?

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