Can't send messages from my Mac book to androids?

This has been working. I have historically had challenges once and while with it and have been able to resolve. I have tried everything with no luck.

Posted on Dec 12, 2022 11:43 AM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2022 2:51 PM

Hi DeePick01.


Thanks for posting here in Apple Support Communities. You'll have to make sure that your iPhone is set up correctly in order to get SMS messages on your Mac using the Continuity feature.


Set up iPhone to get SMS messages on Mac


Important: To receive and send SMS and MMS messages on your Mac, your iPhone must have iOS 8.1 or later, and your iPhone and Mac must be signed in to iMessage using the same Apple ID. See the Apple Support article Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages.
2. Tap Text Message Forwarding.
Note: If you don’t see Text Message Forwarding, make sure you’re signed in to iMessage using the same Apple ID on both your iPhone and your Mac.
3. Turn on your Mac in the list of devices.
4. If you’re not using two-factor authentication, a six-digit activation code appears on your Mac; enter this code on your iPhone, then tap Allow.

Following these steps should resolve your issue.


Have a nice day.



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Dec 14, 2022 2:51 PM in response to DeePick01

Hi DeePick01.


Thanks for posting here in Apple Support Communities. You'll have to make sure that your iPhone is set up correctly in order to get SMS messages on your Mac using the Continuity feature.


Set up iPhone to get SMS messages on Mac


Important: To receive and send SMS and MMS messages on your Mac, your iPhone must have iOS 8.1 or later, and your iPhone and Mac must be signed in to iMessage using the same Apple ID. See the Apple Support article Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages.
2. Tap Text Message Forwarding.
Note: If you don’t see Text Message Forwarding, make sure you’re signed in to iMessage using the same Apple ID on both your iPhone and your Mac.
3. Turn on your Mac in the list of devices.
4. If you’re not using two-factor authentication, a six-digit activation code appears on your Mac; enter this code on your iPhone, then tap Allow.

Following these steps should resolve your issue.


Have a nice day.



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