iPad not sending or receiving text messages

My iPad, using iPad OS 14.6, has stopped sending and receiving text messages. My iPhone is an 8 Plus, also using OS 14.6. I've checked all of the settings on both the iPad and iPhone, without any positive results. Not sure what is going on.

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iPad (5th gen) Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Jun 21, 2021 7:25 AM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2021 7:32 AM

You will need to explicitly verify that Text Message Forwarding is enabled for your iPad on your iPhone.

On your iPhone:

Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding - set to ON - and explicitly enable your iPad from the list of devices.

Also ensure that Messages in iCloud is enabled on both your iPhone and iPad:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > Messages - set to ON

Fault finding if needed:

I hope you find this to helpful in resolving the issue.

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