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unable to send sms texts from ipad

New iPad Pro, but am unable to send a text from iMessage to a known phone number, says user not registered with iMessage and name appears in Red. When sending to same number from iPhone, the text goes right through. Any ideas for a fix?

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 30, 2021 2:45 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2021 2:52 PM

Your iPad is not a cellular telephone. It has no capability to send or receive SMS messages, whether it’s a cellular iPad or not.


You may, however, use Handoff to coordinate SMS messages with your iPhone.

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

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unable to send sms texts from ipad

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