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Texting/messaging compatibility

I have an iphone and my friend has a Samsung. If she sends me a text message I never receive it. If she responds to a text from me, then I do get her text. Why can’t she send me a new message, but only reply to me?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 3, 2022 8:55 AM

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Posted on Jun 3, 2022 10:03 AM

justterrigirl wrote:

I have an iphone and my friend has a Samsung. If she sends me a text message I never receive it. If she responds to a text from me, then I do get her text. Why can’t she send me a new message, but only reply to me?

you guys will need to contact both your phone carrier and ask them that is their feature.

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Jun 3, 2022 10:03 AM in response to justterrigirl

justterrigirl wrote:

I have an iphone and my friend has a Samsung. If she sends me a text message I never receive it. If she responds to a text from me, then I do get her text. Why can’t she send me a new message, but only reply to me?

you guys will need to contact both your phone carrier and ask them that is their feature.

Texting/messaging compatibility

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