Tutorial on setting up text messages for Mac and iPad

IMessage is essentially different from normal text messages in the sending process. iMessage uses mobile phone traffic or Wi-Fi to encrypt transmission information, images, or voice, the common text message is transmitted through the cellular mobile network. In the "information" application, the messages sent by iMessage are blue bubbles, while messages sent by common text messages are green bubbles.

Now we will teach you how to use Mac, iPad, and iPod touch to send normal text messages with green bubbles.

If you want to use the continuous communication short message function, you need to ensure that your Mac is upgraded to OS X, iOS devices are upgraded to 8.1 or higher, and on the devices you want to use, log on to the same Apple account in the information settings.

▲Iphone "information"-"settings"

Enable "settings" of the iPhone, find "information", and click "send and receive" when the iMessage switch is enabled ".

In "contact with you via iMessage", select at least your mobile phone number and the email address used by the Apple ID. Generally, the mobile phone number is selected by default.

▲Ipad "information"-"settings"

If you want to use the continuous communication function of common text messages on the iPad or iPod touch, repeat the above settings on the iPad or iPod touch. Note that the Apple ID in "Send and accept" must be the same as the Apple ID in the iPhone "send and accept. If they are inconsistent, click the Apple ID, select Logout, and then log on to the Apple ID used in iPhone "send and receive.

If you want to use the continuous communication function of common text messages on Mac, first click the magnifier in the upper-right corner of the Mac screen, enter "information" in the search box, and then double-click the "information" entry in the list.

▲Mac "information"-"preference settings"

Open "information", click "information" in the upper left corner of the screen, and click "preference settings..." to confirm that the Apple ID is consistent with the Apple ID in the iPhone "send and accept. If they are inconsistent, log out and log on to the Apple ID used in the iPhone "send and receive. Then check "enable this account ". Finally, select at least your mobile phone number and the email address used by the Apple ID in "Your information receiving address.

▲Iphone "information"-"text information forwarding"

Go back to your iPhone and go to "Settings"-"information"-"text message forwarding". The following lists the devices with iMessage enabled and the same Apple ID as the iPhone, you can enable the text message forwarding function of the specified device. If the setting is successful, a confirmation message is displayed on the iPhone.

To enable text forwarding, you do not need to enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for the iPhone. After completing the preceding settings, you can enjoy the continuous communication function of common text messages.

How to disable iMessage

Some people may have this problem. "How can I do this if I don't want the iMessage information on the iPhone to be transmitted to my other devices at the same time ?".

It is easy to solve this problem. For example, if you do not want to receive iMessage information on the iPad or iPod touch, go to "Settings"-"information" and directly turn off the iMessage switch.

On Mac, in "preference settings..." of "information", deselect "enable this account" under the Apple ID corresponding to the iPhone ".

After completing the preceding settings, the iPad, iPod touch, or Mac will no longer receive iMessage information from the iPhone.

Last tips

Many people are used to sharing the same Apple ID with their lover or friends. Although sharing an Apple ID in the App Store does not cause any major problems, however, I strongly recommend that you use your personal Apple ID under the services of iCloud, iMessage, and FaceTime. Sharing an Apple ID with others may cause privacy problems and cause unnecessary troubles. For example, people who share an Apple ID with you may see the photos you have taken, and other people's message records, browser history, real-time geographic location, and so on, you can even restore the backup of your device through iCloud, the risk is quite high. Apply for an Apple ID of your own as soon as possible.