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IIf you can not send text messages from an IPhone 5 to non Iphone users with Verzion as a provider, what is the problem? All settings are according to what is posted online.
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iPhone 5, iOS 8.1.3
The reason you're not able to send to non-iPhone users is that they don't use iMessage. It sounds like your regular (or SMS) text messaging isn't working, and all your messages are going out as iMessages to other iPhones. When you try to send a message to another phone that doesn't use iMessage, it won't go through. If you go to Settings > Messages, see if "Send and SMS" is turned on. If so, then something is stopping your SMS. That's not a setting on the phone - it would be an issue with your carrier, Verizon. Each phone has its own line of service, so it's very possible for your SMS to be blocked or not working on your phone, and working on every other phone on your account.
MacBass wrote:
I think that's what he's trying to do.
Except that the OP specifically said, "If you can not send text messages from an IPhone 5 to non iPhone users" so, you may want to work on your reading comprehension.
MacBass wrote:
But, Meg, look at the title of the forum:
Can't send text messages to non iPhone users.
That is what I was seeking and that is what Kairos was responding to. BTW, let's try to be above snide comments which have nothing to do with helping others.
So, you didn't bother to read the original post at all? That would explain your misunderstanding of what the Original poster was asking. All clear now.
geavlaw wrote:
You should substitute the word "call" with the word "text", and it should make sense to you. If not, I don't really care.Nice to know that you word police are right on top of everything.
Using the right words is important in when attempting to communicate with other people. Doubly so when dealing with technical issues. As there is a setting in many iPhones for "Call Forwarding", your original post could have people looking in the wrong places and becoming very frustrated. You complained of being frustrated with the people who tried to help you. Would you want other people to feel that way?
The original poster had an iPhone. Their problem was not related to Text Message Forwarding. It was a carrier side problem.
The problem is with your Verizon account. Give them a call. They need to check the SMS settings in your account.
Go to setting, cellular, Enable LTE, and use LTE DATA ONLY. Verizon doesn't seem to be able to do voice and data over LTE. That got my messaging to work to non iPhone text phones.
I think that's what he's trying to do. It worked for me! Thanks, Kairos!!!! I can now send texts from my MacBook to non-phone users - poor buggars
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MacBass wrote:
Wrong! It immediately allowed me to resend successfully a message that had been not delivered previously! That was the ONLY change I made.
Okay, MacB. Beleive what you want.
Have a nice day, tjbusmc1073! 😉
Very helpful
iPhone not sending text messages to Android users
