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Normally I use iMessage. How do I send an sms to a non apple phone?

Normally I use IMessage. How do I send an sms to a non apple phone?

iPhone 5c, iOS 10

Posted on Dec 24, 2021 3:21 PM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2021 2:23 AM

Tap Contacts, scroll to the person's name and tap on it.

Then tap Messages.

Yes it is certainly possible to send a message (text sms) to a non Apple phone.

Note: text sms is not free.



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Normally I use iMessage. How do I send an sms to a non apple phone?

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