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Hi,
I have been able to set up iMessage on my iPhone 4S, iPad, and MacBook Air (late 2010 running ML). I can start a conversation on my MacBook with someone and it will sync to my other devices. BUT, if someone sends me a text to my cell phone number, the message only shows up on my iPhone and iPad. What am I doing wrong??
PLEASE HELP, THIS IS KILLING ME!

Hello Winston,
Thank you for your help. I had done that process and it wasn't until I quit iMessage and restarted it that it worked.
My issue was with the iMessage Accounts page. It has a tab that only says to Add Email, but now realize you can put your phone number in that spot too. Very confusing that Apple didn't add that language there.
For those that have the same issue, I did the following on my Mac:
Messages > Preferences > Accounts > You can be reached for messages at > Add Email > enter your cell phone number (this will usually be in addition to your iCloud email address).
Quit Messages and then re-open Messages
You should now have the ability to tic your phone number along with the iCloud email (and any others you have and have chosen).
Now I can receive a text (iMessage) to my phone while I'm on the computer and carry the conversation from there along with any other Apple device. I hope I described it well enough, but feel free to ask questions.

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