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txt on 2 ipads

I have an older ipad and a new ipad air. They are set up identically. I get texts on the old ipad but some do not come on the new ipad. I want to start using the new ipad exclusively, but am afraid to because I'm not getting all of my texts on it. Why might this be happening?

iPad Air Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 6, 2021 6:49 AM

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Jan 6, 2021 6:53 AM in response to jjcruisers

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 new 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.

txt on 2 ipads

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