iMessage no way to add my number in settings

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lester153 Author

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iMessage no way to add my number in settings

My iPad 2 does not send or recieve sms or mms. There is no way to add my number in the settings. How do I fix this?

iPad 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Oct 27, 2018 12:43 AM

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ChrisJ4203

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Oct 27, 2018 12:28 PM in response to lester153

To send SMS/MMS from an iPad, you have to have an iPhone to do it. See the SMS/MMS section of this support document for text message forwarding and continuity. Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

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ChrisJ4203

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Oct 28, 2018 7:12 AM in response to lester153

The SIM is for data only. That cannot be used for phone calls or for SMS. It is not provisioned that way. The number that you see for the iPad is just an accounting number used for billing purposes, and cannot be used for making or receiving phone calls.

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