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How do I text from ipad to non iphone user?

How do I text from ipad to non iphone user?

iPad, iOS 8

Posted on Aug 20, 2022 7:30 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2022 7:49 AM

The simple answer is, you can’t. That is, for non-cellular models. Meaning you can only iMessage if you have an iPad with just Wi-Fi. If you want to text people, you would need an iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular.

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How do I text from ipad to non iphone user?

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