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My iPad can not send texts messages to android phone

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Aug 20, 2022 01:46 PM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2022 02:02 PM

iPads are NOT iPhones/smart phones.

To send SMS messages to other non-Apple phone, you need the use/purchase of an iPhone.


Tap and read these links below.


Make and receive phone calls on iPad - Apple Support


Make and receive phone calls on iPad - Apple Support



Set up Messages on iPad - Apple Support


Set up Messages on iPad - Apple Support



What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support


What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support



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


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



Best of Luck to You!



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Aug 20, 2022 02:02 PM in response to Vinmar11

iPads are NOT iPhones/smart phones.

To send SMS messages to other non-Apple phone, you need the use/purchase of an iPhone.


Tap and read these links below.


Make and receive phone calls on iPad - Apple Support


Make and receive phone calls on iPad - Apple Support



Set up Messages on iPad - Apple Support


Set up Messages on iPad - Apple Support



What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support


What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support



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


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



Best of Luck to You!



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