How do I enable MMS and fix messaging after updating iPad to iOS 27?

I have update my iPad to ios27. Now I can’t use messaging. It tells me MMS must be enabled. When I go to the app it wants me to create an account. What can I do?


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Original Title: Messaging not working

iPad Pro, iPadOS 27

Posted on Oct 23, 2026 10:14 AM

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Billr52 wrote:
I have update my iPad to ios27. Now I can’t use messaging. It tells me MMS must be enabled. When I go to the app it wants me to create an account. What can I do?
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Original Title: Messaging not working

There is no MMS setting for an ipad, only an iphone.

You need to have this set up Forward text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support

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Oct 23, 2026 10:50 AM in response to Billr52

Billr52 wrote:
I have update my iPad to ios27. Now I can’t use messaging. It tells me MMS must be enabled. When I go to the app it wants me to create an account. What can I do?
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Original Title: Messaging not working

There is no MMS setting for an ipad, only an iphone.

You need to have this set up Forward text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support

How do I enable MMS and fix messaging after updating iPad to iOS 27?

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