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Unable to send messages to android phones from non-cellular iPad

I had this problem before, but can’t find how I solved it. A recent software update caused my iPad to reset and disabled my ability to send messages to android users. I looked up solutions on this site. One said to make sure “Text Message Forwarding” is turned on on my iPhone 6S, but I don’t see that option anywhere. Any suggestions?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 13

Posted on Aug 22, 2020 9:40 AM

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Aug 22, 2020 9:42 AM in response to DMuelrRN

You’ll need to ensure that Text Message Forwarding is explicitly enabled on your iPhone.


On your iPhone:

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


Also ensure that Messages in iCloud is enabled on both your iPhone and iPad:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > Messages - set to ON


More information:

How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support


Fault finding if needed:

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Aug 22, 2020 10:19 AM in response to DMuelrRN

Perhaps try a forced-restart of your iPhone:


  • iPad models with Face ID: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then press and hold the Power button until the device restarts.
  • iPhone 8 or later: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.
  • iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and iPod touch (7th generation): Press and hold both the Top (or Side) button and the Volume Down buttons until you see the Apple logo.
  • iPad with Home button, iPhone 6s or earlier and iPod touch (6th generation) or earlier: Press and hold both the Home and the Top (or Side) buttons until you see the Apple logo.


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