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MandyGriz
User level: Level 1 (25 points)

Unable to send SMS messages on MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro 14 inch Nov 2023 iPhone 15 Pro iOS both running 27.0.1 Everything was running fine until phone update. Now, my MacBook messenger app won't send SMS texts. I can receive sms messages, and I can send and receive iMessages, but not sms. Things I have already done:


Signed out and then back in to iCloud on computer, then phone, signing back in to phone, then computer. Toggled my phone number in the "send and receive" section in the text message app in settings. Checked Text Message Forwarding and it shows my MacBook Pro. I've restarted both of my devices many times. Nothing is working. Please help

Posted on Oct 12, 2026 3:52 PM

2 replies

MandyGriz Author
User level: Level 1 (25 points)

Nov 9, 2026 2:04 PM in response to melissab4848

I ended up speaking with someone at Apple and figuring out that, after the update, one of the I message account options didn't get selected. I think you go to Settings - scroll to Apps - select Messages and scroll down to iMessage. That should be on, and Send and Receive should have your phone number selected, but also your iMessage account. I hope this helps someone!

melissab4848
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Nov 5, 2026 8:13 AM in response to MandyGriz

Omg i have been having the same issue with mine and it has been driving me insane. I have the same devices as you with the slight difference my phone is a 15 pro max. This issue only seemed to start a few days ago though. I'm almost certain I updated my phone before that and had a period of time where everything was still working fine...


Hoping a solution comes through soon

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256375100