Can’t send text to non iPhone users, which I did on my previous iPad. Have the new iPad

Why can’t I send text messages to non iPhones. Just purchased a new iPad, yet I could on my older iPad.


Posted on Jun 3, 2022 5:07 PM

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Posted on Jun 3, 2022 6:18 PM

An iPad cannot send SMS/MMS text messages except through an iPhone. To set that up, see instructions in How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support


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Can’t send text to non iPhone users, which I did on my previous iPad. Have the new iPad

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