Cannot send text to non iPhone contacts

Help, cannot send messages to non iPhone users.

My wife and have been having the same problem. Texting to other iPhones works fine, but messages to non-iPhones never arrive.

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I woke up this morning and my iphone 4s will no longer send texts to non-iphone users. I checked my SMS settings and they are fine. I reset my network settings. I restarted my phone. Nothing is working. I don't know how to fix this. I can send imessages just fine.

I checked my SMS settings and they are fine.
The ONLY SMS settings is: Settings > Messages > Sends as SMS > ON. Is that what you mean?
Did you contact your carrier to confirm that SMS is still provisioned in your account?

TS2755 My wife and I both have iPhone 5s, I can't send text messages to non iPhone people that I use to but iPhone people I can, My wife can send text to non iPhone numbers. I have checked and we both have the same settings.

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I have an iPhone 4, upgraded to the latest iOS software. Now, cannot send messages to non-iPhone users. No other settings have been changed. Thoughts?

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Hello wbaker252,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
Have a nice day,
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New Iphone can't send or receive texts from non-Iphone contacts

Okay Verizon, you finally convinced me to get a smartphone so I can text, etc. Now I find that only other Iphone users can get my text messages. This is very annoying. My family members are Verizon and other carriers, Iphone and Droid users but I find that only some can receive or send me messages. What is up with this?

That is because you are not sending texts, but iMessages. iMessage is an Apple proprietary messaging system which DOES NOT utilize SMS, but instead chooses to send messages counted against your data allowance. iMessage is ALSO only available to Apple phones.
Go into your settings > messages > make sure that the box is checked to send as SMS if iMessage is not available is checked. This way, when your iPhone cannot send an iMessage to a contact, it will send an SMS.
Personally, I think you should completely disable iMessage and only send SMS messages. With Verizon, most plans now include unlimited texting and an allowance for data. If you use iMessage, these messages will count against your data allowance where these same messages sent as SMS would not since you most likely have unlimited texting on your account.
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Unable to send texts to none iPhone users with my iPhone 6

I am unable to send or recieve text messages from non iphone contacts of mine. I've looked under settings and my SMS option is on.

SMS messages are sent through AT&T, since you have SMS enabled check another setting.
Settings>iMessages>Send & receive
Make sure your phone number is listed, not just your Apple ID.
If your phone number is listed, try doing this:
Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
(This would delete any saved Wi-Fi passwords but no other data)
If that doesn't work, you'll need to contact AT&T

My macbook air will not send texts to non iphone users

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obviously I meant texts..why?

IPhone won't send texts to non iPhones

I can send texts to iPhones as either iMessages or SMS messages. However, I can't send texts to contacts who use other mobile devices (ie. Not an iPhone). However, I can receive SMS messages from non iPhones,
I've reset network settings and nothing has changed.
I only purchased my phone a week ago and have had this problem since new.
Any ideas anyone? Your help is much appreciated
Note: iPhone 6 16GB using iOS 8.1.2

Hi Rhys1998,
Happy New Year! If you are not able to send SMS messages to a non-Apple phone, try these troubleshooting steps:
If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204065
Check your device settings
Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network.
Go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage, Send as SMS, or MMS Messaging is turned on (whichever method you're trying to use). Learn about the different types of messages you can send.
Check the recipient's contact info
Make sure that you're using the right phone number or email address.
Go to Settings > Messages > Blocked and make sure that they're not on your block list.
Restart your device and check for updates
Restart your device.
Check for a carrier settings update.
Check for an iOS software update.
Check the system status for iMessage
Go to the Apple Services System Status page and check iMessage.Turn iMessage off and back on
Go to Settings > Messages and turn iMessage off, then back on.Sign out and back in to iMessage and FaceTime
Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
Go to Settings > FaceTime, tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
On your iPhone first, sign back in to iMessage and Facetime.
Sign back in to iMessage and Facetime on your other devices.
Reset your network settings
Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.Back up and restore your device
Use iTunes or iCloud to back up your content, then restore your device.
Send messages with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201287
What's the difference between SMS/MMS and iMessage?
SMS/MMS lets you send text messages and photos to other cellular phones or devices. iMessage lets you send text messages and photos to another iOS device over Wi-Fi, without worrying about text-messaging charges (cellular data charges may apply).
What do I need to use SMS/MMS and iMessage?
Here's what you need to use SMS/MMS and iMessage:
SMS/MMS: A text-messaging plan. Contact your carrier for more information.
iMessage: An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later.
Can’t get text messages from an iPhone - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS5185
You can't send SMS or text messages to a non-Apple phone (such as an Android, Windows, or BlackBerry phone), because the messages are sent as iMessage
This can happen if you used iMessage on your iPhone and then transferred your SIM card or phone number to a non-Apple phone. If you didn't turn off or deactivate iMessage before switching to a non-Apple phone, other iOS devices will still try to use iMessage to send text messages to your phone number. Follow the appropriate steps below to resolve the issue. Likewise, if you can't send someone a text who used to have an iPhone, having them follow these steps should resolve the issue.
If you still have your iPhone
Put the SIM card you transferred from your iPhone back into your iPhone.
Make sure that you're connected to a cellular data network (such as 3G or LTE).
Tap Settings > Messages and turn iMessage off.
If you don't have your iPhone or if you can't turn off iMessage
Use the deregister iMessage webpage. For more information, see Deregister iMessage: Frequently Asked Questions.These steps won't deregister your phone number with iMessage
Logging in to My Support Profile and changing your password or removing your phone number
Texting STOP to 48369
Resetting your network settings
Changing your Apple ID password
Last Modified: Nov 10, 2014
I hope this information helps ....
- Judy

Why can't I send texts to non iPhones?

Just started today. I can send texts to iPhones, but to no one else in my contact list. What causes this and how do I fix it?

There are too many to list here and as everyone I text to has an iOS device I've never bothered to download one. Two of my teenaged grandchildren do use one of the free ones but I don't know which.
I suggest you do a search for SMS in the App Store and pick out a few to see if they would suit your requirements.
You could also do a Google type of search for 'iPad SMS' and get a list.
Be sure to read the reviews before picking one.

HT201222 Cannot receive texts from non-iPhone users

I have followed every instruction regarding text messages not being received. Non-Apple users texts are not reaching me.

Contact your carrier. SMS/MMS messaging is a carrier feature.

My phone will not send texts to non-iPhone users and it will only send texts to other iPhone users if iMessage is turned on, otherwise it doesn't send texts at all. How do I fix this?

Help? Have any of you have this problem? How did you remedy it? Thanks in advance!

I'm on hold with them right now, I'm pretty sure that's the problem I just wanted to see if there could be any other reason. Covering all my bases, as it were. <3

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I have an iphone 5 prob sending texts to non-apple iphones.

i have an iphone 5. all working EXCEPT...can't seem to send texts to non-apple iphones. can anyone help or suggest what prob might be?

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TS2755 I cannot send text messages form my 4S iphone to other cell phones.

I cannot send text messages to other cell phones. Only iPhones accept the messages.

check to see if you have SMS turned on in the message settings.
IF that doesn't help contact your phone carrier as they handle messaging and see if they can help resolve the issue.

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