How can I stop SMS messages going to my iPad?

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Lloyd Slonim Author

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How can I stop SMS messages going to my iPad?

After the latest IOS update (6.1), SMS messages are going to my iPad as well as my phone. How can I make this stop?

Thanks,

Lloyd

iPad 2, iOS 6.1

Posted on Feb 5, 2013 5:03 AM

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JimHdk

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Feb 5, 2013 5:18 AM in response to Lloyd Slonim

The problem is that the ID being used to send the messages is registered as a "can be reached at" address on both devices.

Got to Settings > Messages > Send and Receive and change the "You can be reached by iMessage at" addresses appropriately.

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Lloyd Slonim Author

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Feb 5, 2013 6:47 AM in response to JimHdk

It's actually Settings > Messages > iMessage Off, but thanks for getting me to the right area.

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JimHdk

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Feb 5, 2013 6:57 AM in response to Lloyd Slonim

If you do that you won't get any iMessages at all. But, perhaps you don't want any on the iPad.

That's sort of the "nuclear" solution! 😉

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Lloyd Slonim Author

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Feb 5, 2013 7:04 AM in response to JimHdk

Yes, that's what I wanted. I get them on the phone, but I don't want them at all on the iPad. I tested the fix and it works as intended. Thanks for the input.

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