Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Can’t get iMessages on ipad

Send and receive won’t let phone number be used for imessages


iPad, iPadOS 13

Posted on Sep 11, 2020 9:02 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Sep 11, 2020 9:23 AM

Do you have an iPhone - or just an iPad?


An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of directly accessing Cellular Voice or SMS/MMS Messaging features. An iPad with either WiFi or Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services.


For WiFi & Cellular models of iPad, with an active Cellular contract, the associated “phone number” is simply used to identify the account for billing purposes.


However, If paired with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad significantly broaden to include access to Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the associated iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s continuity features.


More information about Continuity and the relevant Cellular services can be found here:


Continuity

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204681


SMS/MMS Messaging

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


WiFi Calling

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203032

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 11, 2020 9:23 AM in response to DorothyAnderson

Do you have an iPhone - or just an iPad?


An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of directly accessing Cellular Voice or SMS/MMS Messaging features. An iPad with either WiFi or Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services.


For WiFi & Cellular models of iPad, with an active Cellular contract, the associated “phone number” is simply used to identify the account for billing purposes.


However, If paired with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad significantly broaden to include access to Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the associated iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s continuity features.


More information about Continuity and the relevant Cellular services can be found here:


Continuity

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204681


SMS/MMS Messaging

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


WiFi Calling

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203032

Can’t get iMessages on ipad

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.