How do I enable MMS on iPad without an iPhone?
Why if I don’t have an iPhone, how do I enable MMS on iPad?
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iPhone SE (2nd generation)
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If exchanging messages with Android or non-Apple devices, you’ll need to use Cellular SMS/MMS messaging. If you don't have an iPhone, your iPad will not be able to use SMS/MMS services.
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An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of directly accessing Cellular Voice or SMS/MMS Messaging features. An iPad with either WiFi or Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services. If you have added a DataSIM and Cellular plan to a WiFi+Cellular model of iPad, the number associated with the SIM card is only used to identify your account for billing purposes. This number is not used for making calls or sending messages.
However, when paired with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad significantly broaden to include access to Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the associated iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s continuity features.
More information about Continuity and the relevant Cellular services can be found here:
Continuity
Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch – Apple Support
SMS/MMS Messaging