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Why can’t I send messages to android phones?

Why can’t I send messages to android phones?

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 4, 2021 2:57 AM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2021 3:06 AM

do you have "Send as SMS" enabled? it's under Settings -> Messages. if this option is disabled while iMessage enabled, your phone will send iMessages only, ofc, android does have them.

another thing to check is "MMS messaging" - it must be enabled if you send media, like pictures, video etc. for MMS you also need mobile data to be turned on

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Jan 4, 2021 3:06 AM in response to TJH-9

do you have "Send as SMS" enabled? it's under Settings -> Messages. if this option is disabled while iMessage enabled, your phone will send iMessages only, ofc, android does have them.

another thing to check is "MMS messaging" - it must be enabled if you send media, like pictures, video etc. for MMS you also need mobile data to be turned on

Why can’t I send messages to android phones?

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