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.

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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?

That has something to do with your carrier. If your phone is sending messages at all, it means your data is working fine, but if it's not sending just green SMS messages to non-iphones, you need to contact your carrier and let them know

TS5185 My IPAD will not send messages to non APPLE users.

Today, Christmas Day, while trying to send a message my IPAD wanted me to turn on iMessage. There was no option not to do this. After it was turned on I could no longer send messages to non Apple users. After reading online that I could set send SMS on my IPHONE I did. Now I guess it send everything as an SMS message. Now my IPAD will not send messages to non Apple users. I guess Apple wants us to pick our friends only if the use Apple products. This is about as stupid as it gets. They want us to only communicate with Apple users. The only other option is to turn the feature off. Why have iMessage in the first place.
So my situation is I can send SMS Messages on my IPHONE. I cannot send any messages to non Apple users on my IPAD and iMessages to my Apple users.
This kind of stupidity is why I switched from Windows to Apple in the first place. Don't they test anything out anymore at Apple?

Please don't take this the wrong way, but I think that you might be doing something wrong.
Connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac using Continuity - Apple Support
To use Continuity for SMS and MMS with your iPhone and your Mac, iPad or iPod touch
Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch need to use iOS 8.1, and your Mac needs to use OS X Yosemite.
Sign in to iMessage on your iPhone, your other iOS devices, and your Mac using the same Apple ID.
On your iPhone:
Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > You Can Be Reached By, and add a check to both your phone number and email address.
Go to Messages > Text Message Forwarding, and enable the device(s) you would like to forward messages to.
Your Mac, iPad, or iPod touch will display a code. Enter this code on your iPhone to verify the SMS feature.

Iphone won't send texts to non-iphone users

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?

Send iMessages to non apple users with my iPad air

My macbook air is intermittent in sending iMessages to non apple users. Also, when it does work, it does not show the name of the contact even though they are in my contact book.

You cannot send texts from an iPad.

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?

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?

Have you contacted your carrier to make sure there's no issues with your account?
~Lyssa

Why can't i receive photo texts from other IPHONE users

Why can't I receive photo texts from other iphone users

contact your carrier, your account may be having issues with MMS

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obviously I meant texts..why?

Why won't my iPhone send texts to a Samsung user??

I try to text friend of mine who has a Samsung Device, but it shows the message was sent but it never says delivered!! The sending bar is always went across the screen all the way but it don't ever deliver it!! Please help I would like to text her!!

Why don't you call your carrier or your friend's carrier. SMS is sent via cellular data.

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 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

How do I convert docx files to doc files when sending to a non-apple user?

When I send files as attachments they crash the computer of a colleague. He thinks that if I convert them to .doc documents his computer won't crash, but my apple doesn't seem to provide that option. Any ideas?

Microsoft Word files are cross-platform, so if your colleague has Word installed he should be able to read them, unless his version predates the introduction of docx, which seems to be the case.
When docx was introduced, Microsoft provided a converter for Word 2004 that enabled users to read docx files from Word 2008 (the first version to use them). Possibly they did the same for the Windows version.

I can not send a message to someone from my iPad mini unless they have an I phone how do I change this

I can not send a message to any one of my contacts unless they have an iPhone or I pad how can I sync my contacts to get and receive messages on this I lad mini

iMessage only works between other Apple iOS devices.
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

Why can't I sent picture texts on the 4s? I had not issues sending them on the iphone 4... Help.

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Why did my iPad Mini screen start glitching out of no where?!

Why did my iPad Mini screen start glitching out of no where?! Hard reset did not fix issue... Which I could barely see the display at it was.. Please help..

Has the unit EVER been jailbroke? Has it EVER been dropped? Did it EVER get excessively wet? Did you EVER load a pirated developer's version of the IOS?
If "No" to all the above, first try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. It could take well over an hour! Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow the on-screen directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
If you're unable to do the Restore, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here. You WILL lose all of your data (game scores, etc,) but, for the most part, you can redownload apps and music without being charged again. Also, if you have IOS-7, read this.

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