How can I text non apple user?

I am having trouble I.M people with Apple products and also want to text non Apple users. Do I need a special app? Can I text from my Yahoo account? If so, how?

Is the ipad registered with iMessage
Are they both connected to wifi
Have you got the right email address
And viber is a free app on the app store
Go and check it out but read the reviews first

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How can I text non iPhone users now that I have imessage?

"Settings > Messages > Send as SMS = "On""
That is only for sending SMS if the iMessage user is not available via wifi or data.
If sending text to non-iphone user, that setting does nothing.

I have iMessage but can not text non apple users on my iPad. I have ios 7 and Mt Lion.

I have iMessage on my iPhone 4 and iPad 2, I have iOS 7 and Mt Lion, I can not send text messages to non Apple users on my iPad.

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
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http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
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http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
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http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
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To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
How to Send SMS from iPad
http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
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Now that iCloud has done away with galleries, how can we share as I did with MobileMe? How can we sync non-Apple email accounts across multiple computers?

Now that iCloud has done away with galleries, how can we share as I did with MobileMe? How can we sync non-Apple email accounts across multiple computers?

You will need to find a third party solution for online storage in order to share things like photos with others. Some popular solutions to this are dropbox and sugarsync.
You cannot sync non-iCloud email accounts across your iOS devices and computers unless they are IMAP accounts like iCloud. If they are IMAP accounts, you will do it in the same way as you have always done.

How can I restrict non-adminstrator user from openning Forefox in "safe mode"?

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Another option you may consider exploring:
The Safe Mode feature can also be disabled by modifying firefox files, that is explained in [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/664785#answer-128337 answer to ] ''How to *permanently* disable Firefox Safe Mode option?''
Remember to password protect all admin accounts, including the normally hidden System Administrator account (which probably has no password set by default), but make sure you have that passwords secure somewhere, &/or have a password reset floppy.
A determined & knowledgeable teenager will get past most things you attempt to do, especially if you are not actually watching the computer use; maybe even running a different OS from a CD. Quite possibly the teenager has unrestricted access to the internet elsewhere anyway.

Why can't iPad mini send text to non apple users????? I wish I knew this before purchase

Why can't iPad mini send text to non apple users????? I wish I knew this before purchase

iMessage is from Apple to communicate with other Apple devices.
iPad is not a phone and does not have SMS/MMS services from a carrier. There are apps that can do this, search the App Store.

Can iMessage be used with non iOS 5 users, ie non-apple users. My new i-pad 2 error message says these contacts are not recognized by imessage when I try to text some of these contacts.

Can iMessage be used with non iOS 5 users, ie non-apple users?
My new i-pad 2 error message says these contacts are not recognized by imessage when I try to send them a text.

So that means that I can send text messages through my i-phone to reach non iOS 5 users, but not through my i-pad 2.

Just got iphone 4 yesterday. I can text to iphone users but not to non-apple users. I am connected to wifi and the imessage is on. What else can I try?

Just got iphone 4 yesterday. I can text to iphone users but not to non-apple users. I am connected to wifi and the imessage is on. What else can I try?

o2_Team wrote:
Settings - Messages - Send As SMS is on?
That setting is only related to iMessage. It causes iMessages to be resent as SMS if iMessage fails.

I thought that messenger could be used now to contact non Apple users too i.e. texting or calling?

I was given to understand that with Yosemite, we could now text and call Non Apple Users. Have tried messaging my son and alas it didn't work. Am I missing something?..

Howdy jablinksi55,
If you are unable to send SMS/MMS messages to non Apple phones, I would recommend double checking to verify that you have Continuity setup correctly on both the Mac and your Phone:
Connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac using Continuity - Apple Support
To use Continuity for SMS and MMS on your iPad, iPod touch, and Mac:
Update your iPhone to iOS 8.1 (when available).
Enable iMessage on your Mac and iOS devices.
On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on Text Message Forwarding.
Your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac will display a code you can enter on your iPhone to verify the SMS and MMS feature.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling

HT201363 How can I make an Apple ID without credit card if the "none" tab is not visible to me?

How can I make an Apple ID without credit card if the "none" tab is not visible to me?
Help me out please

Hello, aligt9p.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
To create an Apple ID without a credit card, there is a specific series of steps that have to be processed in order to allow the payment to be set as none on creation of the account.
Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, and Mac App Store account without a credit card
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
Why can’t I select None when I edit my payment information?
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5366
If the specific steps have not been processed, a credit or debit card will be required to complete the setup the account.
However, it can be removed and payment method changed to none as long as there is not an outstanding balance.
iTunes Store: Changing account information
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1918
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You need to follow the instructions on this page when creating a new account : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534 - otherwise you won't get the 'none' option and you will need to enter credit card details before you will be able to use the account in the store

How can I delete the other user reviews from the apple app developed by me

How can I delete the other user reviews from the apple app developed by me

As a registered developer you have access to the registered developers discussions area and direct access to the appropriate Apple personnel in regards to such a question. Pretty sure app reviews can't be deleted, but this is far from the appropriate place to get an answer for this.

IPhone6 is not sending or receiving texts from non-Apple users, except when in Group texts. I've tried the various fixes on the main support page to no avail. Any ideas?

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How can I text pictures from my iPhone 6 to another kind of smartphone (Android, etc).? I can text photos through iMessage to other iPhone users with no problem. In Settings, my iMessage, Send as SMS and MMS Messaging are all set to `On.'
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How can i delete my old user ID

One month ago I change my Iphone4 for a new one Iphone6, a soon as I set up, I can not loading any new programs in to.

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Do not work, appear my old ID and, that Account do not reconized my password
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