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New iPad messaging not working

I used to send and receive messages with my family via my iPad (Apple or android).

Now this does not work on my new iPad. (I can send to my husband who has an iPhone).


why? I was told by the Verizon rep today that this no longer works and I can only communicate with Apple users!


Thank you in advance.


iPad Pro 10.5-inch, Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Oct 31, 2020 10:04 AM

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Posted on Oct 31, 2020 10:12 AM

You must explicitly enable Text Message Forwarding for your new 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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Oct 31, 2020 10:12 AM in response to oceanbrzzz

You must explicitly enable Text Message Forwarding for your new 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.

New iPad messaging not working

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