
iPad Troubleshooting
Why can't iPads text Androids? A Troubleshooting Guide
5 min
14 articles



Learn practical steps to stop your iPad from receiving texts. This guide covers turning off iMessage on the iPad, disabling Text Message Forwarding, and using Focus to silence notifications for a calmer device.



Learn how an iPad can make phone calls in 2026, including FaceTime Audio, iPhone Cellular Calls, and the limits of direct cellular voice calls. Practical setup steps and tips from Tablet Info.



Learn how to stop iPad from syncing with iPhone. Disable Handoff, iCloud Drive, Messages in iCloud, and Cross-Device settings with a clear, step-by-step approach for privacy and control.



Discover if iPads can have phone numbers, how carrier plans and eSIMs assign one, and when calls, texts, or FaceTime are available on iPad.
