m_mccarthy
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Q: MMS/SMS messaging not showing up?

Hi.  I just bot and ipod touch for my daughter.  SMS/MMS messaging option is not showing up in the menu. Any ideas how to uncover it?

iPod touch (5th generation), iOS 8.4

Posted on Aug 2, 2015 1:44 PM

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m_mccarthy

Q: MMS/SMS messaging not showing up?

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  • by AJ397,

    AJ397 AJ397 Aug 2, 2015 2:11 PM in response to m_mccarthy
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    Aug 2, 2015 2:11 PM in response to m_mccarthy

    YYou can only use imessage with an iPod touch. They don't have the capability to send sms messages. See this link for more info:Send messages with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

    What do I need to use SMS/MMS and iMessage?

    Here's what you need to use SMS/MMS and iMessage:

    • SMS/MMS: A text-messaging plan. Contact your carrier for more information.
    • iMessage: An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with a Wi-Fi or cellular data network connection.

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Aug 2, 2015 2:38 PM in response to m_mccarthy
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    Aug 2, 2015 2:38 PM in response to m_mccarthy

    You need to set up Continuity

    Use Continuity to connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac - Apple Support

    To use Continuity for SMS and MMS with your iPhone and your Mac, iPad or iPod touch

    Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch need to use iOS 8.1, and your Mac needs to use OS X Yosemite.

    1. Sign in to iMessage on your iPhone, your other iOS devices, and your Mac using the same Apple ID.
    2. On your iPhone: Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > You Can Be Reached By, and add a check to both your phone number and email address. Then, go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding, and enable the device(s) you would like to forward messages to.
    3. Your Mac, iPad, or iPod touch will display a code. Enter this code on your iPhone to verify the SMS feature.

  • by m_mccarthy,

    m_mccarthy m_mccarthy Aug 2, 2015 5:51 PM in response to lllaass
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    Aug 2, 2015 5:51 PM in response to lllaass

    This is the answer I find

    To use Continuity for SMS and MMS with your iPhone and your Mac,     iPad or iPod touchYour iPhone, iPad, and iPodtouch need to use iOS 8.1, and your Mac needs to use OS X Yosemite.Sign in to iMessage on your iPhone, your other iOS devices, and your Mac using the same Apple ID.On your iPhone: Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > You Can Be Reached By, and add a check to both your phone number and email address.Go to Messages > Text Message Forwarding, and enable the device(s) you would like to forward messages to.Your Mac,iPad, or iPod touch will display a code. Enter this code on your iPhone to verify the SMS feature.

     

    The only problem is that this step is not available to choose

    Go to Messages > Text Message Forwarding, and enable the device(s) you would like to forward messages to.Your Mac,    iPad, or iPod touch will display a code. Enter this code on your iPhone to verify the SMS feature.

  • by m_mccarthy,

    m_mccarthy m_mccarthy Aug 2, 2015 6:05 PM in response to m_mccarthy
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    Aug 2, 2015 6:05 PM in response to m_mccarthy

    OK, I did that step on MY phone.  Generated the code. Entered.  Still not working.