when I try to send a message, I get an error message saying the message was not delivered. How do I troubleshoot this?
MacBook Pro (2020 and later)
If you are attempting to send to a non-Apple recipient, your message (regardless of what device it originated on) must literally pass through your iPhone [which must be powered on and in range of cell service] to be transferred from Apple messaging to SMS text messaging.
You also need to change a setting in your iPhone:
Settings > Messages > Text Message forwarding ...
... to allow your specific source device to forward messages through your iPhone.
(and of course, all must be using the SAME Apple-ID)
If you are attempting to send to a non-Apple recipient, your message (regardless of what device it originated on) must literally pass through your iPhone [which must be powered on and in range of cell service] to be transferred from Apple messaging to SMS text messaging.
You also need to change a setting in your iPhone:
Settings > Messages > Text Message forwarding ...
... to allow your specific source device to forward messages through your iPhone.
(and of course, all must be using the SAME Apple-ID)
I don't know what a "standard message" is. There are many MacBook Pro models and years running many different operating system versions.
Read this then try providing some details:
Writing an effective Apple Support Commun… - Apple Community
Have you followed all these instructions:
What kind of message on what device?
a standard message from Apple's message program on a MacBook Pro
I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) running MacOS Big Sur version 11.4 and I'm trying to send a message through the Messages App that comes standard with all Mac products
Thank you!
when I try to send a message, I get an error message saying the message was not delivered. How do I address this?
