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I had this problem before, but can’t find how I solved it. A recent software update caused my iPad to reset and disabled my ability to send messages to android users. I looked up solutions on this site. One said to make sure “Text Message Forwarding” is turned on on my iPhone 6S, but I don’t see that option anywhere. Any suggestions?
iPad Air 2, iPadOS 13
You’ll need to ensure that Text Message Forwarding is explicitly enabled on your iPhone.
On your iPhone:
Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding - set to ON - and explicitly enable your iPad from the list of devices.
Also ensure that Messages in iCloud is enabled on both your iPhone and iPad:
Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > Messages - set to ON
More information:
Fault finding if needed:
If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Perhaps try a forced-restart of your iPhone:
Tried this . . . twice . . . but I’m afraid it didn’t work. I wish I could remember how I solved it before. I don’t understand why I don’t have “Text Message Forwarding” on my phone. Any other suggestions? I really appreciate your help!
Hallelujah! It’s working now! I followed the instructions in the link you supplied, and now “Text Message Forwarding” is visible on my phone, and I was able to get messages forwarded to my iPad! Thank you so much for your help!!
You may want to check this page: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/322642/text-message-forwarding-option-missing-from-iphone for some other suggestions.
I can’t find the option “Text Message Forwarding” on my iPhone!
You’re welcome :-)
Unable to send messages to android phones from non-cellular iPad
