iMessages when using Wi-Fi. My phone number all of a sudden cannot be used.

On my iPad: It only allows my Apple ID or email to send iMessage. Even when I have access to Wi-Fi.

This just started 3 days ago. My iOS devices used to synch messages. Now iPad, iPhone and MacBook don’t.

Posted on Nov 26, 2021 6:27 PM

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ChrisJ4203

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Nov 26, 2021 6:44 PM in response to aengel001@dc.rr.com

See this for checking the settings for forwarding SMS to the iPad. How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support This has to be setup on the iPhone and then select the other devices you wish to get the messages on.

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