iPad Messages not sending to Android or other users

Why do messages not work when sending from my iPad to an android or other user?

I am on the same network as my iPhone. They are both connected. SMS is enabled.

iOS On my iPhone and my iPad are both up-to-date.

Why are they not going through.

iPad Pro

Posted on Jun 15, 2026 4:19 PM

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Jun 17, 2026 1:57 PM in response to Matchka007

Matchka007 wrote:
Why do messages not work when sending from my iPad to an android or other user?
I am on the same network as my iPhone. They are both connected. SMS is enabled.
iOS On my iPhone and my iPad are both up-to-date.
Why are they not going through.

Saw this on another post:

Settings - apps - message - rcs message - end to end encryption - OFF

iPad Messages not sending to Android or other users

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