You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Sending messages to Android users

How can I send a message to an Android user who receives SMS messages on a cell phone?

iPad, iOS 11

Posted on Feb 29, 2020 7:19 PM

Reply

Top-ranking reply

Level 10

153,530 points

Posted on Feb 29, 2020 7:21 PM

By making sure you have Sends as SMS turned on in Settings > Messages and then texting to their phone number.

View in context

3 replies

Top-ranking reply

Level 10

153,530 points

Feb 29, 2020 7:21 PM in response to Santa_Rosa_John

By making sure you have Sends as SMS turned on in Settings > Messages and then texting to their phone number.

Reply

Feb 29, 2020 7:26 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Great. I'll give it a try .. many thanks! --John

Reply

Feb 29, 2020 7:29 PM in response to Santa_Rosa_John

You're welcome.

Reply

Sending messages to Android users

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up