text message on ipad

hi - it is correct that you cannot send a text message from an ipad to a number showing as green, even if you have data and cellular options, but can only send via imessage to the numbers showing in blue?


iPad Pro, iOS 11

Posted on May 25, 2020 10:29 PM

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May 26, 2020 4:34 AM in response to ipad1010dapi

You must explicitly enable Text Message Forwarding for your iPad on your iPhone.


On your iPhone:

Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding - set to ON - and explicitly enable your iPad from the list of devices.


More information:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208386


Fault finding if needed:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204065


I hope you find this to helpful in resolving the issue.

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