Text Messaging
Why do I need my iPhone turned on to send a text message from my iPad? When my iPhone is turned off, I’m unable to send a text message from my iPad.
iPhone 6, 12
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Why do I need my iPhone turned on to send a text message from my iPad? When my iPhone is turned off, I’m unable to send a text message from my iPad.
iPhone 6, 12
I have no issues at all when the iPhone is on; however, if I turn it off and send a text to an Android, it won't go through. As soon as I turn on the iPhone, I can either resend the text or create and send a new one. But you answered my questions. Thanks to both you and the other respondent.
I have no issues at all when the iPhone is on; however, if I turn it off and send a text to an Android, it won't go through. As soon as I turn on the iPhone, I can either resend the text or create and send a new one. But you answered my questions. Thanks to both you and the other respondent.
alexdv101 wrote:
Why do I need my iPhone turned on to send a text message from my iPad? When my iPhone is turned off, I’m unable to send a text message from my iPad.
Define text message.
If it's an Apple iMessage, the iPad can do this without an iPhone.
For carrier SMS/MMS messages, the iPad needs to relay that through an iPhone to the carrier's system. iPad's can't access the voice channel that carries SMS/MMS messages.
This is for Android users who can't receive iMessages.
alexdv101 wrote:
Oh, I see. And, yes, the problem occurs for SMS/MMS messages only. Any suggestions other than being certain my iPhone is on for SMS/MMS messaging?
Do you have issues when your iPhone is on to relay the SMS/MMS messages?
Again, an iPad can not access the voice channel of the carrier's signal to carry SMS/MMS. There is no other way an iPad can send these messages. Not sure what other suggestions I can make. iPads with cellular service access the carrier's data channel only, not the voice.
alexdv101 wrote:
I have no issues at all when the iPhone is on; however, if I turn it off and send a text to an Android, it won't go through. As soon as I turn on the iPhone, I can either resend the text or create and send a new one. But you answered my questions. Thanks to both you and the other respondent.
You're welcome.
Nope. The devices are independent of each other.
So, I should be able to text from my iPad when the iPhone is off?
If it is set up properly on the iPad.
Thanks. I'll have someone take a look at my settings and make the necessary changes.
Oh, I see. And, yes, the problem occurs for SMS/MMS messages only. Any suggestions other than being certain my iPhone is on for SMS/MMS messaging?
Text Messaging