Problems receiving and sending messages to android

Since I upgraded my iPad to 14.0, I cannot send or receive messages to non apple devices. I have no issues with any apple device and my internet connections are good. Anyone else notice this? I also have the same problem with my MacBook Pro with the latest update.

Posted on Oct 15, 2020 7:10 AM

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Oct 15, 2020 7:48 AM in response to FredofJAX

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 information to be helpful in resolving the issue.

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