How to Forward SMS from iPhone to Android in 2024

Learn how to forward SMS messages from your iPhone to an Android device using Text Message Forwarding and iMessage features.

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Yes, you can forward SMS from an iPhone to an Android device. To do this, enable Text Message Forwarding under Settings > Messages on your iPhone. You'll need to add your Android device to the list of devices you can send and receive messages from. However, this method requires both devices to be connected to the internet and uses iMessage for forwarding, so standard SMS charges may not apply.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I directly forward SMS from iPhone to Android without internet? No, forwarding SMS from iPhone to Android requires both devices to be connected to the internet and uses iMessage for syncing messages.
  2. Is there a built-in way to forward SMS from iPhone to Android? Yes, you can use the Text Message Forwarding feature on iPhone under Settings > Messages, but the Android device must be added and connected to the same Apple ID or linked network.
  3. Will forwarding SMS from iPhone to Android incur extra charges? Forwarding SMS using iMessage over the internet does not usually incur standard SMS charges, but normal carrier fees may apply if messages are sent as standard texts.

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For more tips on managing messages across devices, check out our guides on syncing iMessages with Macs and troubleshooting SMS issues on both iPhone and Android platforms.

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