Why can't i send or receive text messages to some users from my iPad while there is no problem texting them from my iPhone?

Why can't I send or receive text messages to some users from my iPad mini while there is no problem texting them from my iPhone?

With the Apple iMessage app, You can only Message with other iOS users - iPads, iPod Touch, iPhone users and Macs running Mountain Lion or higher. With your iPhone, you can send standard SMS text messages to any phone, including Android phones.
The iPad cannot send SMS messages or receive them either.

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  • Why can't I send or receive picture messages on my iPhone 4s?

    Why can't I send or receive picture messages on my iPhone 4s?

    Make sure that MMS is turned on in Settings. Sometimes that can get turned off during an update, if you recently did that. Next try would be a reset. If that doesn't help, then contact the carrier, as SMS and MMS are carrier specific functions.

  • Why can't I send or receive MMS messages?

    I just got my Blackberry Curve 2 days ago.  I played around with it, trying to learn it and I took a picture and then sent it to see how it worked.  It worked fine.  It sent and the person received it.  I sent 2 more pictures the same day nd everything worked fine.  I could even receive messages too.  But the next day, and today I have tried sending picture messages and it won't send.  It will load and act like it's going to send but then it will just sit there in my message option with the clock icon beside it like it's trying to send but never does.  It doesn't even tell me that it's unable to send.  The message just sits there.  And also, I can't receive picture messages anymore.  They just won't even come through.  Can anybody help me?

    with the device on, pull your battery out for 20 seconds and put it back in, wait till you are fully booted and try again
    what are the letters next to your signal strength?
    do normal SMS text messages work, and do emails work?

  • HT201229 Why can't I send or receive text messages on my I pad.

    Why can't I send or receive text messages on my I pad.

    1. Messages on the iPad can only be sent to other iDevices
    2. They must also be registered with iMessage
    Note: The two above conditions must be met.

  • Why can't I send and receive text messages on my new 5c ?

    Why can't I send and receive text messages on my new 5c ?
    I can send imessages. I can sometimes send texts. But I cannot ever send picture texts. and I am not receiving texts.

        Antny,
    Yikes, this is no bueno let's get these messages back up and flowing. Are you able to send out regular text messages ok? Ensure your Picture Messages feature is turned on, follow these steps: Settings>Messages>MMS Messaging. Also ensure Send as SMS is turned on as well. If these features are turned on then try this: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings then retest. Keep us posted please.
    KarenC_VZW
    Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

  • Why can't I send or receive text messages to non-iphone users

    Why can't I send or receive text messages to non-iphone users

    thatch001 wrote:
    Another thing you can try is to ensure that the setting for ( send as sms if imessage unavailable ) is turned on, this can be found in Settings : Messages. If this doesnt work you can also try changing the contact details to read mobile instead of iphone.
    That setting is not relevant to sending SMS messages to non-iPhones. It only affects what happens when an iMessage won't go through to an iOS device. And, what the phone number is labeled has no effect on anything. You could create a custom label "Rutabaga" and the SMS would still go through if the account was properly provisioned. Those labels are for human brain convenience only.

  • Why can't I send and receive photos

    why can't i send and receive photos

    Very vague.
    Send them from E-mail?  MMS?
    What have you tried?  What happens?
    Could you send them before?
    Has anything changed?

  • Why can I not send or receive pictures or messages on face time

    why can I not send or receive messages or pictures on my FaceTime

    Hi Rogerpinette,
    If you are having issues with FaceTime on your iPad, you may find the following article helpful:
    iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3367
    Regards,
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  • Since my update to 4.4.4 I can no longer send or receive MMS messages.  What gives?????

    Since the latest update to 4.4.4 I can no longer send or receive MMS messages.  What gives????

        DrEvey,
    Let's get your MMS messages sending and receiving again!  Are you receiving an error message? Has this been occuring everywhere? Is your cellular data turned on? Please share some details so we can further assist.
    TrevorC_VZW
    Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

  • Why can't I send and receive pictures?

    I have the 3G and it is my understanding that the update to allow a fix for picture MMS messages was done a long time ago. I did the update (along with my wife) and for some reason, I have never been able to send or recieve pictures? On the other hand, my wife does it just fine.
    I do get the option when clicking on pictures to send through MMS and I also have the camera icon when sending a text. So I can upload picture to MMS but I always get the dreaded red exclamation point when trying to send a picture. And I still receive the dreaded website and code to view pictures sent to me.
    I have no idea why I can do this and my wife can? Anyone have any ideas?

    True story. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3573
    Note: If your iPhone meets the system requirements, your wireless account may still need to be provisioned to send and receive MMS messages. Many carriers will automatically provision your wireless account for MMS when you first send an MMS message. Other carriers will provision customers' wireless accounts for MMS automatically in large groups at different times. If necessary, check with your carrier to confirm you are provisioned to send or receive MMS messages.
    droopdog7 wrote:
    I have the 3G and it is my understanding that the update to allow a fix for picture MMS messages was done a long time ago. I did the update (along with my wife) and for some reason, I have never been able to send or recieve pictures? On the other hand, my wife does it just fine.
    I do get the option when clicking on pictures to send through MMS and I also have the camera icon when sending a text. So I can upload picture to MMS but I always get the dreaded red exclamation point when trying to send a picture. And I still receive the dreaded website and code to view pictures sent to me.
    I have no idea why I can do this and my wife can? Anyone have any ideas?
    I wonder if for some reason your's didn't get provisioned when you sent your first message. They may need to do it manually.

  • Why can't I send and receive pictures after the new update

    Why can't I sent and receive pictures after the new update

    Don't know.  Have you taken the basic troubleshooting steps outlined in the User Guide?  What exactly have you done to troubleshoot your issue?

  • TS3672 why can't I send or receive photos in my messages?

    Cannot send or receive photos messages on my iphone 4 version 6.1.3.  It all worked perfectly until about 2 months ago ( the phone is almost 3 years old). I received a couple of photos which had been sent 2 weeks previously!  but mostly I get the message to go online (Vodafone) and use a password they provide.  Have been to Vodafone about the problem, they supplied me with a new Sim card and said that would solve the problem but no such luck.  Really annoying!  Any suggestions/solutions gratefully received. Thanks.

    Hello Annadel99
    Check out the article below for troubleshooting messages on your iPhone.
    iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Regards,
    -Norm G.

  • My iPhone does not alert every time I receive a text message, only some of the time.  Anyone else have this problem?

    My iPhone 4S does not alert every single time I receive a text message, only some of the time.  The software is all up to date.  Anyone else have this problem?

    There are a number of different alerts that can be played on the iPhone. Have you turned the mute switch on? That is located on the side of the phone. When it is in the down/on position (the orange is showing) you should not get any sound alerts. Also, it could be an SMS, a voicemail, an email, a 3rd party alert (if you have particiular apps that provide alerts). You would need to check all of those settings, but with the mute switch on you should not get any sound alerts.

  • Why can't I send or receive iMessages on my iPhone?

    I've been using iPhones for about 5 years now and I've never found a problem with one that I couldn't fix until now and it's really starting to irritate me because no one has any idea whats going on. I just got a iPhone 4 from one of my moms friends because my last one broke and for some reason on this phone I can't use iMessage. I can use FaceTime and do everything else on my phone except for using iMessage. I have iMessage turned on and activated in the setting and I have linked my apple id but for some reason when I try and iMessage someone with an iPhone my messages will only send as texts. And when people try to iMessage me it says delivered on their phone but I get nothing on my phone. Could anyone help me out? I have tried all the trouble shooting steps on here and nothing has made any difference.

    yes i've tried both my wifi and my 3g network nothing works. ive been talking to apple the last few days and no one can fix the issue, they just keep telling me they'll call back the next day to try something else. i dont understand how i can facetime but im not getting the option to send or receive imessages when facetime and imessage are used on the same server

  • Why can't I send and receive messages on my ipad

    All of a sudden my ipad would not send or receive messages.  The settings look correct.

    Are you connected to the internet via wifi?
    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
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
    Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
    iOS: About Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
    Set up iMessage
    http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
    iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
    How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
    http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
    Set Up Alert Sounds
    http://www.quepublishing.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1873027&seqNum=3
    Extra FaceTime IDs
    http://tinyurl.com/k683gr4
    Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
    Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
    http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
    http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
    FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
    Fix Can’t Sign Into FaceTime or iMessage iOS 7
    http://ipadtutr.com/fix-login-facetime-imessage-ios-7/
    FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
    Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
    iOS 7 allows you to block phone numbers or e-mail addresses from contacting you via the Phone, FaceTime, or Messages
    http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57602643-285/you-can-block-people-from-conta cting-you-on-ios-7/
    How to Block Someone on FaceTime
    http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
    My Facetime Doesn't Ring
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457#19087457
    How to watch FaceTime calls on the big screen with Apple TV
    http://www.imore.com/daily-tip-ios-5-airplay-mirroring-facetime
    Send an iMessage as a Text Message Instead with a Quick Tap & Hold
    http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/18/send-imessage-as-text-message/
    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
    How to Receive SMS Messages on an iPad
    http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/receive-sms-messages-ipad-16776.html
    Apps for Texting http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/apps-for-texting
    You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
    http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
     Cheers, Tom

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