Why can't I send messages from my iPad to Android?

I have previously been able to use my iPad to send messages to android devices. But now all of a sudden I cannot. What has changed? How can I resume using my iPad to send SMS messages?




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iPad Air 3, iPadOS 18

Posted on Mar 2, 2025 8:07 PM

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Mar 3, 2025 10:24 AM in response to Morndawn

Morndawn wrote:

I have previously been able to use my iPad to send messages to android devices. But now all of a sudden I cannot. What has changed? How can I resume using my iPad to send SMS messages?

It sounds as if Text Message Forwarding has gotten turned off.


Start here:


Forward text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support


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