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How do I receive text messages on my iPad. I am only receiving iMessages

How do I receive text messages on my new iPad. I am only receiving imessages

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Mar 3, 2022 3:29 PM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2022 3:33 PM

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

If you happen to own an iPhone, you may forward text messages to/from the iPhone from/to the iPad.

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

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Mar 3, 2022 3:33 PM in response to Dadadadum234

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

If you happen to own an iPhone, you may forward text messages to/from the iPhone from/to the iPad.

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

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How do I receive text messages on my iPad. I am only receiving iMessages

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