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iPad If I'm on Sprint network, can I send text messages to Android users?

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andyACEcandy

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I can use iMessage to send texts to other iPhone/Apple users but cannot send texts to Android users.

I thought I should be able to do this since I am using Sprint's network... not just WiFi
 
TWO2SEVEN

TWO2SEVEN

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Right now, the iPad only sends iMessages, not standard text messages. This is supposed to change with iOS 8.
 
Ledgem

Ledgem

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TWO2SEVEN said:
Right now, the iPad only sends iMessages, not standard text messages. This is supposed to change with iOS 8.
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The ability to send regular texts (SMS texts) with an iPad running iOS 8 or a Mac running OS X 10.10 depends on having an iPhone running iOS 8. As far as I understand it, the texts will ultimately be relayed through your iPhone, which has the connection to the cellular network. If you don't have an iPhone, you won't be able to send SMS texts.
 
TWO2SEVEN

TWO2SEVEN

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Ledgem said:
The ability to send regular texts (SMS texts) with an iPad running iOS 8 or a Mac running OS X 10.10 depends on having an iPhone running iOS 8. As far as I understand it, the texts will ultimately be relayed through your iPhone, which has the connection to the cellular network. If you don't have an iPhone, you won't be able to send SMS texts.
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That sounds familiar.
 
Truefan31

Truefan31

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Ledgem said:
The ability to send regular texts (SMS texts) with an iPad running iOS 8 or a Mac running OS X 10.10 depends on having an iPhone running iOS 8. As far as I understand it, the texts will ultimately be relayed through your iPhone, which has the connection to the cellular network. If you don't have an iPhone, you won't be able to send SMS texts.
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Guess I'm good then. 5s here too
 
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