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My iPad can not send texts messages to android phone

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Aug 20, 2022 1:46 PM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2022 2:02 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 2:02 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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