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text message to android phone in wifi area

why cant i recieve a text from android phone if in wifi area even though wifi calling is on


iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on May 13, 2022 2:12 PM

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Posted on May 13, 2022 2:19 PM

Android devices do not have iMessages and they use SMS (Both sending and Receiving) which requires nwetwork coverage though a Carrier Service and not WiFi.


Types of messages?

  • iMessage? --> Check your internet stability and connectivity. If the Apple server is the issue, it will show here --> Support - System Status - Apple
  • SMS/MMS? --> Does not need internet but contact your Carrier Service Provider for network coverage and outages ->: Down Detector - outages


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May 13, 2022 2:19 PM in response to ollie-k

Android devices do not have iMessages and they use SMS (Both sending and Receiving) which requires nwetwork coverage though a Carrier Service and not WiFi.


Types of messages?

  • iMessage? --> Check your internet stability and connectivity. If the Apple server is the issue, it will show here --> Support - System Status - Apple
  • SMS/MMS? --> Does not need internet but contact your Carrier Service Provider for network coverage and outages ->: Down Detector - outages


text message to android phone in wifi area

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