IPad does not send sms or mms text messages. SMS and MMS does not come up in settings/messages. Text messages sent to an android device will not get delivered. Messages to the same devices from my iphone do go through ok.

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IPad does not send sms or mms text messages. SMS and MMS does not come up in settings/messages. Text messages sent to an android device will not get delivered. Messages to the same devices from my iphone do go through ok.

iPad Air 3 Wi-Fi

Posted on May 28, 2020 10:58 AM

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May 28, 2020 11:12 AM in response to MichaelJParker

Your iPad can only send SMS/MMS messages when paired with an iPhone.

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

iPad cannot natively access Cellular Messaging services, but can relay via an iPhone. The iPhone must be signed-in to iCloud with the same AppleID as the iPad - and Text Message Forwarding must be enabled on your iPhone.

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Answer 2

razmee209

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May 28, 2020 11:07 AM in response to MichaelJParker

Did you set this up? Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

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IPad does not send sms or mms text messages. SMS and MMS does not come up in settings/messages. Text messages sent to an android device will not get delivered. Messages to the same devices from my iphone do go through ok.

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