Since I updated to Monterey, I am unable to send messages to Android users from Messages

actually not an update, but, I used time machine to make a copy of my computer... same computer, same specs, same everything except for location of computer. I cannot send or receive messages from Android users.


any thoughts on how to remedy this? I have it set up same as it was.


iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 18, 2022 9:55 AM

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Posted on May 18, 2022 11:17 AM

I don't think Macs can send/receive SMS messages (as SMS messages) without the assistance of an iPhone.

  • Both the Mac and the iPhone should be signed in to iCloud with the same AppleID
  • On the iPhone: Settings -> Messages
    • Text Message Forwarding
    • Make sure it's turned on for your newly copied computer
  • It may be necessary to have the iPhone near the computer (and on same wifi) for SMS messaging on the Mac?



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May 18, 2022 11:17 AM in response to ProgenyOfLight

I don't think Macs can send/receive SMS messages (as SMS messages) without the assistance of an iPhone.

  • Both the Mac and the iPhone should be signed in to iCloud with the same AppleID
  • On the iPhone: Settings -> Messages
    • Text Message Forwarding
    • Make sure it's turned on for your newly copied computer
  • It may be necessary to have the iPhone near the computer (and on same wifi) for SMS messaging on the Mac?



May 18, 2022 12:46 PM in response to ProgenyOfLight

Make sure SMS message forwarding is still set up

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

Make sure you read the *

* Don't see the Text Message Forwarding setting on your iPhone? Go to Settings > Messages, turn off iMessage, turn it back on, tap Send & Receive, tap Use Your Apple ID for iMessage, then sign in with the same Apple ID used on your other devices.

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Since I updated to Monterey, I am unable to send messages to Android users from Messages

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