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How can i send or receive normal text messages from all my contacts, not through Imessenger

iPad Air, iPadOS 14

Posted on May 7, 2021 10:03 PM

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Posted on May 8, 2021 11:01 PM

Send messages as texts on a manual basis

  1. Go to Settings > Messages.
  2. Toggle Send as SMS switch to off.
  3. When iMessage is unavailable, individual messages will not send. Tap and hold these individual messages until you get an option menu.
  4. Tap Send as Text Message.


Let me know if it helps. Good luck :)

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khajotia
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May 8, 2021 11:01 PM in response to DjSharonRPL

Send messages as texts on a manual basis

  1. Go to Settings > Messages.
  2. Toggle Send as SMS switch to off.
  3. When iMessage is unavailable, individual messages will not send. Tap and hold these individual messages until you get an option menu.
  4. Tap Send as Text Message.


Let me know if it helps. Good luck :)

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