To do this, Apple has created a system of " Forwarding »Specialized for text messages to be able to receive and even send them to someone with an iOS device.
The iPad comes pre-installed from the factory with the “iMessage” application which allows you to send or exchange text messages related to that program, among the selected group of people who use an iPhone or an iPad.
What is iMessage and what do I need to know to send and receive text messages on my iPad?
The iMessage application is a predefined tool available for devices developed by Apple and with an iOS operating system. It can be used to send messages on both iPhone and iPad or iPod Touch totally free as long as you have access to the internet or mobile data. Of course, you need to update your old iPad to the latest version.
IMessages are considered specialized text messages for Apple and its iOS operating system, they contain images or videos. These messages, provided they are sent or received by the application as such, will be encrypted and arranged in " bubbles » blu.
If not, you can still send SMS or MMS to other iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch devices. With the difference that these will not be encrypted and will be shown on the main screen in a green balloon.
It is important to note that the iMessage application is totally limited and aimed at those who use an Apple device on which it is installed. This means that to receive and send text messages from my iPad, it must come exclusively from another user who owns an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
Step by step to use the iMessage application on your iPad
First of all, you need to be completely sure that your Apple ID is operational, otherwise the message forwarding system will not work. If needed, you can create an Apple account with a new ID.
To verify and then activate this platform, it is necessary to do it from an iPhone for personal use, as it acts as a key to start the whole procedure.
Open the application » Settings »And then press» Messages »Once you have identified the option on the main screen of your smartphone. Awards "Send and receive", then finger mark the option "Use my Apple ID for iMessage". Finally, log in by following the instructions displayed by the operating system.
Then, iOS will send you a notification regarding the process, as well as on all devices with the same Apple ID. Start the application again » Settings »On iPhone, go to» Messages As in the passage already described. Then press with the finger that is most comfortable " SMS forwarding ", select and activate your tablet to be able to send and receive SMS on iPad.
Note that this option will only be enabled for those devices that you choose during the previous selection, along with having logged in with the Apple ID in the past, the ones that have been chosen for the moment.
Step by step to send and receive iMessage messages from your iPad
Sending and receiving SMS on iPad once the forwarding system is activated is simple. Just start the application and press » New message" up. Then, select the option » + »To open your contact list and choose the one shown or simply enter a target phone number or Apple ID.
Enter the empty text field, build your message based on what you want to express and finally touch " Send »To perform the action.
To reply to a message, you can use Siri as an intermediary and indicate what you want to say. Eg: "Answer immediately" or reply in the traditional way by opening the conversation in the message list.
