How to Send an Apple Message As a Text Message

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Settings app.

   Green indicates the feature is on while grey indicates it is off.
   
   Messages will automatically switch between sending messages over Wi-Fi, cell data, or SMS (in that order) depending on which service is available at the time. ,,, Green indicates the feature is on while grey indicates it is off. , This is in the upper left corner and will take you back to the Settings menu. ,, Green indicates the feature is on while grey indicates it is off. ,,, The message will be sent via SMS text since neither Wi-Fi or cell data is available.
   
   This can be used to send messages when you or the recipient are having trouble sending or receiving Wi-Fi message, but typically the process won’t be necessary since Messages will handle the conversions automatically.Make sure to re-enable your Wi-Fi and cell data after you are finished if you wish to use internet features. , You must be using OSX
   10.10 or later to use this feature.
   
   You can check your OS version by selecting “About this Mac” from the Apple menu in the upper left. , If you are already signed in from a previous session, you can skip this step. ,,, This will take you to a list of devices associated with your Apple ID. , A six digit code will appear in the Messages screen on your Mac.
   
   Green indicates the feature is on while grey indicates it is off. ,, Now when someone sends you a text message, it will be forwarded to your Mac.
   
   If you send a response it will convert the message to SMS.This will also work for sending new messages from a Mac, but it will only use SMS if the receiver cannot receive regular messages.
   
   The process to determine this is automatic.
   
   Note:
   SMS use on your Mac follows whatever SMS plan you use for your iPhone.
   
   If you have a limited number of text messages, sending SMS with a Mac WILL use these.
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   Step 2: Tap Messages.

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   Step 3: Tap the Send as SMS slider to enable.

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   Step 4: Open the Settings app.

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   Step 5: Tap Wi-Fi.

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   Step 6: Tap the Wi-Fi slider to disable.

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   Step 7: Tap Settings.

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   Step 8: Tap Cellular.

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   Step 9: Tap Cellular Data slider to disable.

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    Step 10: Open Messages.

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    Step 11: Tap a chat.

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    Step 12: Send a message.

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    Step 13: Open Messages on your Mac.

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    Step 14: Sign in using your Apple ID.

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    Step 15: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

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    Step 16: Tap Messages.

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    Step 17: Tap Text Message Forwarding.

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    Step 18: Tap the slider next to your Mac on the list of devices.

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    Step 19: Enter the six digit code into the text field on your iPhone.

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    Step 20: Tap Allow.

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