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Can’t receive iMessages sent to my number on my iPad

My phone number & the sim linked to it is currently not in service, and because of that, I am unable to receive any verification codes to that number. Now, I have moved that service w/ number from my iPhone to my iPad, but because iPad doesn’t offer voice-like services, I’m not able to re -add my number to iMessage so I can at least continue to receive iMessages although I know I can’t use the number for regular voice calls or messages to non iPhone users. Anyway to receive a verification code elsewhere to re add this number that’s already reused to receive codes..

iPad Air, iPadOS 15

Posted on Nov 15, 2021 6:28 AM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2021 6:35 AM

If you have added a DataSIM and Cellular plan to a WiFi+Cellular model of iPad, the number associated with the SIM card is only used to identify your account for billing purposes. This number cannot be used for making calls or sending/receiving messages - or receiving verification codes on your iPad.


An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of directly accessing Cellular Voice or Messaging features. An iPad with Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services. An iPad is not, and can never be, a standalone substitute for an iPhone. 


When paired with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad broaden to include access to Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the associated iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s continuity features. More information about Continuity and the relevant Cellular services can be found here:


Continuity

Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch – Apple Support


SMS/MMS Messaging

How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support


WiFi Calling

Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling – Apple Support


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Nov 15, 2021 6:35 AM in response to medina259

If you have added a DataSIM and Cellular plan to a WiFi+Cellular model of iPad, the number associated with the SIM card is only used to identify your account for billing purposes. This number cannot be used for making calls or sending/receiving messages - or receiving verification codes on your iPad.


An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of directly accessing Cellular Voice or Messaging features. An iPad with Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services. An iPad is not, and can never be, a standalone substitute for an iPhone. 


When paired with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad broaden to include access to Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the associated iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s continuity features. More information about Continuity and the relevant Cellular services can be found here:


Continuity

Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch – Apple Support


SMS/MMS Messaging

How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support


WiFi Calling

Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling – Apple Support


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Can’t receive iMessages sent to my number on my iPad

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