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Cannot add phone number to iMessage on iPad

Posted on Aug 19, 2019 11:38 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2019 11:41 AM

iPad doesn't have a cellular radio like a cell phone does. iMessage does not communicate via a telephone number.


Here's how you use continuity services for texting on iPad (which all assumes you have an iPhone using the same Apple ID as your iPad). How to forward text messages on your iPhone - Apple Support

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Aug 19, 2019 11:41 AM in response to jwhusted

iPad doesn't have a cellular radio like a cell phone does. iMessage does not communicate via a telephone number.


Here's how you use continuity services for texting on iPad (which all assumes you have an iPhone using the same Apple ID as your iPad). How to forward text messages on your iPhone - Apple Support

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