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Can you use an Apple ID to text?
Sign in to iMessage on your Mac and other Apple devices using the same Apple ID. If you sign in to iMessage with the same Apple ID on all your devices, all the messages that you send and receive on iPhone also appear on your other Apple devices.
Can you text Non iPhone users on iPad?
The Messages app can send text messages to anyone who owns an iPhone or iPad, even if you don’t own an iPhone. The iPad uses your Apple ID to route the message based on the email address associated with your Apple ID account. If the recipient doesn’t own an iPhone but owns an iPad, they need to turn on this feature.
Can I use someone else’s Apple ID on my iPad?
If this is a shared iPad, then yes you may sign in with your Apple ID and download stuff to it, if you’re going to be the one mainly using it. If you’re just trying to download stuff for your friend to use, that would be against the license agreement which prevents the distribution of content.
Do you need a phone number to text on an iPad?
An iPad cannot natively receive or send SMS/MMS texts since those require a cellular telephone voice channel connection, which an iPad is not capable of.
How do I send a text message instead of an iMessage iOS 14?
Send messages as texts only when iMessage is unavailable
- Go to Settings > Messages.
- Toggle Send as SMS switch to on.
Can I have 2 iPads with same Apple ID?
Yes you can definitely use the same Apple ID regardless of how many apple devices you have. This way you can install the apps that you have already purchased. Just a note if you use the same icloud apple id as well, both devices will recieve the imessages and facetime calls.
Does an iPad have phone number?
Since the cellular version of the iPad has a SIM card and accesses the internet that way, it has a phone number assigned as well. You cannot call this number – it has no voice plan associated with it – but you can text the number. Here’s how to track down both numbers using your iPad.
How do I send text message instead of iMessage on IPAD?
Start up the Messages app and tap on the compose button – it’s the square with a pencil piercing it diagonally (to the right of the ‘Messages’ heading on the lefthand bar in the picture below). Start typing the name of the contact you want to send a message to, and iOS will offer to complete it for you.
Can you use someone else’s email address as Apple ID?
The person who had used his email address was unwilling to change it, convinced that they were using their actual email address (dumb). He still receives this person’s Apple emails to this day. But this is good news for gmail users whose email address has been used by someone else as their Apple ID.
Do you have to have an iPhone to text someone?
The other person can have any non-Apple device capable of sending a text message, but you need to have the iPhone to get SMS messages to your iPad or Mac. It they have an Apple product then you can communicate through iMessage without the need for either of you having an iPhone.
Can a child have an Apple ID if they don’t have one?
If your child doesn’t have an Apple ID, you can create an Apple ID for them when you set up Family Sharing. If your child already has an Apple ID, they should keep using it.
Is it safe to sign in with Apple ID?
Because you use your Apple ID for so many Apple products and services, you should make sure that your Apple ID is as secure as possible. You should be the only person who knows your password and can sign in with your Apple ID. If someone you don’t know or don’t trust can sign in with your Apple ID, your account is not secure.