Contact names does not appear on iMessage on iPad

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Contact names does not appear on iMessage on iPad

I have a problem where my Contact name does not apear in iMessage on my iPad if my Contact in addressbook does not have a "+1" infront of the contact number.

On my iPhone and on my computer is show the Contact name fine - it is only on the iPad that it does not show name - it will just show the number in format +1 and rest of number

If I go to my addressbook and add the "+1" infront of number and the name appear on my iPad.

I went to 2 Apple stores and they could not help and suggest to totally reset my iPad and then restore from computer backup, but it did not help.

I have over 2000 contacts and does not want to go one by one and add the "+1"

is there a way to get the "+1" add to all my American contacts? Or fix that all contact names show on my iPad even if they dont have +1 infront of number?

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Apr 5, 2013 7:44 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 6, 2013 6:35 AM in response to Stef_69

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319

Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367

The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting

http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8

Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268

Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245

iOS: About Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529

Set up iMessage

http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/

Troubleshooting Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755

Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try

http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/

Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime

http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l

FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/

Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90

How to Block Someone on FaceTime

http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html

My Facetime Doesn't Ring

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4155326

For non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8

How to Send SMS from iPad

http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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Answer 2

MFreshy

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Mar 31, 2015 9:20 PM in response to Stef_69

I had this problem too and I just found something that fixed it for me. On my iPad I went to settings then clicked iCloud. My contacts were turned off. I turned that on and all my iMessage names appeared. I'm not a pro, but this fixed my issue. I hope it helps you too.

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