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Can't send message to one of my contacts on iPad

Can't send message to one of my contacts on iPad but will send on my iPhone.


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iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jun 18, 2022 7:16 AM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2022 7:42 AM

Is this one contact a non-iOS user? An Android user? If so, the only way for you to send a message (SMS) is if you have text message forwarding activated on your iPhone. On the iPhone, go to Settings>Messages>Text Message Forwarding, then select your iPad. For additional information on this, see this support document. How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support


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Jun 18, 2022 7:42 AM in response to kevhash

Is this one contact a non-iOS user? An Android user? If so, the only way for you to send a message (SMS) is if you have text message forwarding activated on your iPhone. On the iPhone, go to Settings>Messages>Text Message Forwarding, then select your iPad. For additional information on this, see this support document. How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support


Can't send message to one of my contacts on iPad

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