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When I send message to friend it comes thru on her iPad not her cell phone. Why?

iPhone 5c, iOS 10

Posted on Apr 25, 2020 5:14 AM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2020 6:18 AM

It should arrive at both.

Sounds like iMessage is only turned on in the iPad (Settings, Messages)

Or the messages in the phone is registered to the wrong (or missing) mobile number

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LD150

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Apr 25, 2020 6:18 AM in response to MsSara

It should arrive at both.

Sounds like iMessage is only turned on in the iPad (Settings, Messages)

Or the messages in the phone is registered to the wrong (or missing) mobile number

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