Chasazq

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Q: On a new iPad how do I send an sms message

i have a new iPad air2 and I can't figure out how to send a message to a phone that is not an iPhone

iPhone 4, iOS 6

Posted on Oct 5, 2015 9:53 AM

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Q: On a new iPad how do I send an sms message

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by deggie,

deggie Oct 5, 2015 10:02 AM in response to Chasazq
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Oct 5, 2015 10:02 AM in response to Chasazq

You have to use Continuity: Use Continuity to connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac - Apple Support
If you really have an iPhone 4 as it says in your post you will not be able to use Continuity.
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by Ralph9430,

Ralph9430 Oct 5, 2015 10:16 AM in response to Chasazq
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Oct 5, 2015 10:16 AM in response to Chasazq

iPads are not phones. You cannot send a SMS text message natively using an iPad.
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by Michael Black,

Michael Black Oct 5, 2015 10:19 AM in response to Chasazq
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Oct 5, 2015 10:19 AM in response to Chasazq

SMS uses a cellular voice channel, which an iPad does not support at all. As mentioned, continuity with an iPhone will work, as the iPhone actually sends and receives the SMS messages, and forwards them to the iPad via wifi.
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