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My messages to iPhones are sending through my laptop but when I try and text androids they don't send, what can I do to change it?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.3

Posted on Aug 3, 2022 1:00 PM

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-Bubba-

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Aug 3, 2022 1:13 PM in response to IhateMy5elf101

Make sure you've followed these instructions - How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support

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