Stop messages from iPhone to iPad

im trying to stop text messages on my phone also going to my iPad. I have followed the steps (settings/messages/disabled text message forwarding) but they are still coming through to my iPad!! Driving me crazy.


another other ideas?

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Sep 15, 2022 3:11 PM

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Posted on Sep 15, 2022 3:16 PM

The steps you mention pertain only to SMS messages.

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


If you wish to stop receiving iMessages on your iPad, you would go to Settings > Messages > iMessage on the iPad and turn it off.

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Sep 15, 2022 3:16 PM in response to Brisbaneblondie

The steps you mention pertain only to SMS messages.

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


If you wish to stop receiving iMessages on your iPad, you would go to Settings > Messages > iMessage on the iPad and turn it off.

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