#Able to send sms from mac how to#
#Able to send sms from mac code#

So if the Mac is not logged in with the Apple ID then the iPhone Number that is also Active will then show the iMessages as a 'Sync'. The issue with linking the Apple ID and the iPhone Number is that you do see all the iMessages sent to you as they are 'Synced' (or Displayed on All Devices) by the link. It is therefore and Apple ID issue and free to fix. Restoring the OS does not work as it is you Apple ID that is blocked by the Apple iMessages servers. The Longest part is the long and slow phone call to Apple Support and climbing up the Responders until someone can look at the server info.

#Able to send sms from mac how to#

It explains more about the Serial Number and how to check. IF this is the case you will need this Users Tip When the iMessages account will not Login (Ergo another Mac might login to your Apple ID in iMessages and the apps on all computers like iTunes or iCloud itself will work). The Issue is Device specific as it uses the Device's Serial Number and App Specific as the Apple iMessages Servers are standalone from all the others. If the iPhone doe snot receive it or you get a repeat of the Not Delivered Alert then your Apple ID is not logged in - in the Messages App.

#Able to send sms from mac code#

Manually enter the iPhone Number including Country Code (in fact if you stick in your name it will not call up the My Card so you can select the number as you are not expected to call yourself). It does not turn Off the link if created but effectively suspends it in appearance.

This sets the Mac to be only able to send as the Apple ID and the iPhone to only receive as the iPhone Number. On the iPhone in Settings > Messages > Send and Receive restrict the active IDs to just the iPhone's Own Number (in fact this one can't be turned Off). This will make the Start Form drop down disappear as well. On the Mac version restrict the Receive At list (Messages > Preferences > Accounts > iMessage account) to just the Apple ID.