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How to allow text messages on ipad. Disable imessage by going to settings > messages and toggle the imessage slider to off to disable it. Click the imessage tab at the top of the preferences. When ios 16 shows, tap “download and install” to begin the installation.

You'll need to repeat these steps for both your iphone and ipad to enable messages on each device. Skip this step if imessage is already disabled. Ensure that you have signed up with the same apple id on your iphone and ipad.

Go to settings > facetime, then turn on facetime and calls from iphone. Launch the settings app on your iphone. Doing so allows that contact to.

In a messages conversation, tap the name or number at the top of the conversation. Open the settings app, tap general and select software update. Turn on the option for forwarding to your ipad.

Enable speech controller, showing how to open settings, then tap accessibility, then tap. On your mac, open messages, choose messages > preferences, then click imessage. Here you will see a list of devices using the same apple id.

Return to your iphone and go to settings > messages > text message forwarding. Settings > messages > send and receive > turn off imessage and uncheck email and phone number in send and receive. Now you need to lock.