I cannot get my iPad 9th generation to link with my iPhone 11. I also cannot send or receive text messages from the iPad unless it is to another apple device. This is strictly wi-fi. I do not have cellular service on the iPad
iPad, iPadOS 16
No iPad is an iPhone/smartphone.
To send/receive cell calls and SMS messages on an iPad, you need to pair/tether an iPad to an iPhone to be able to do this using cell call and SMS message forwarding.
Tap and read these links below.
Make and receive phone calls on iPad - Apple Support
Set up Messages on iPad - Apple Support
What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support
Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support
Best of Luck to You!
No iPad is an iPhone/smartphone.
To send/receive cell calls and SMS messages on an iPad, you need to pair/tether an iPad to an iPhone to be able to do this using cell call and SMS message forwarding.
Tap and read these links below.
Make and receive phone calls on iPad - Apple Support
Set up Messages on iPad - Apple Support
What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support
Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support
Best of Luck to You!
I get a message that my iPad is not supported when I try to link my iPhone and iPad. I can not send or receive messages if it is not another apple device
