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Delete iPad text message app

How do I delete or unpair the text message app from my ipad4 that’s is linked to my I phone 11pro max

iPad Pro, iPadOS 13

Posted on Aug 13, 2020 4:17 AM

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Aug 13, 2020 5:49 AM in response to Trails123

This information describes the method by which Text Message Forwarding is enabled and managed on your devices. It follows, therefore, that you’ll be able selectively disable the features that you don’t require...


To enable, You must explicitly enable Text Message Forwarding for your iPad on your iPhone.


On your iPhone:

Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding - set to ON - and explicitly enable your iPad from the list of devices.


Also ensure that Messages in iCloud is enabled on both your iPhone and iPad:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > Messages - set to ON


More information:

How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support


Delete iPad text message app

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