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Can't send or receive SMS text messages on my new Macbook Air with M1 chip

Hello,

I am unable to send or receive SMS text messages on my new Macbook Air with the M1 chip. I have the 27" iMac, with an Intel processor, and I can send/receive SMS text messages on there. I then compared the settings on each device. iMessage settings are the same on both devices. Why can't I receive SMS text messages on my new Macbook Air with the Apple M1 chip?

Posted on Feb 16, 2021 12:13 PM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2021 2:10 PM

DrewJBerry,


Do you currently have another iOS device set up with iMessages? If so, be sure to set up Text Message Forwarding. Be sure to use How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac.


Have a good day!

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Can't send or receive SMS text messages on my new Macbook Air with M1 chip

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