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I can't text a particular contact from my iPad Air.

I can't text a particular contact from my iPad Air, but I can from my iPhone X. All other texts go through OK.

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 4, 2020 9:47 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Sep 4, 2020 9:55 AM

SMS and MMS messaging are cellular carrier features that iPad alone cannot access. Assuming that both your iPad and iPhone are signed-in to iCloud with the same AppleID, 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.

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

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

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