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OneGrassRoot

(23,407 posts)
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 10:31 AM Dec 2022

Anyone have recommendations re: how to send text messages...

FROM a Windows 10 PC to other phones? I have an iPhone but not a Mac, and that seems to be the rub. If I had a Mac, this would be easy. I've been researching this all morning and have only managed to confuse myself further.

It's not so much that I want to save text messages but rather I want to be able to compose and send a text via my Windows 10 PC (and reply to messages I receive).

Any suggestions? Thanks!

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Anyone have recommendations re: how to send text messages... (Original Post) OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 OP
I think you have to use their phone linking app ExtremelyWokeMatt Dec 2022 #1
Send email as a text message Earth-shine Dec 2022 #2
THANKS! I'm definitely saving this. nt LAS14 Dec 2022 #18
It's very easy, actually MerryHolidays Dec 2022 #3
If I could get the carrier for all recipients that would be great... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #4
can you use your computer to compose then send to your phone Kali Dec 2022 #5
They're individually personalized... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #7
sorry you are having trouble Kali Dec 2022 #9
Yeah, I don't really understand it... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #10
Signal Messenger runs on everything. It is end-to-end encrypted. usonian Dec 2022 #6
That's a good point... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #8
A stylus might help to send a msg on your phone while wearing gloves. lpbk2713 Dec 2022 #11
Great idea. Thanks! n/t OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #12
It used to be easy but then the spammers ruined everything. hunter Dec 2022 #13
Ah, fucking spammers. OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #14
I've been using this: discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2022 #15
That works pretty well. Thanks! n/t OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #19
Glad to help discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2022 #20
I know this is not an answer to your direct question canetoad Dec 2022 #16
I do it by logging on to MyVerizon.com. nt LAS14 Dec 2022 #17

ExtremelyWokeMatt

(161 posts)
1. I think you have to use their phone linking app
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 10:37 AM
Dec 2022

I haven’t used it myself but you can Google it, not sure how the text transmission actually works but you’d need another app/service to send texts/sms without a linked phone

I *think* 10 has that now along with version 11

MerryHolidays

(7,715 posts)
3. It's very easy, actually
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 10:38 AM
Dec 2022

I send them via email.

Different networks have different ways to do it. Just google "how to send texts from PC on [YOUR NETWORK]" and you should be able to find the correct way.

OneGrassRoot

(23,407 posts)
4. If I could get the carrier for all recipients that would be great...
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 10:59 AM
Dec 2022

but this is problematic because I'm dealing with many different people involved in my mom's care. (Texting hurts me because of post-chemo side effects, but using the keyboard is better because I can wear gloves and still type but can't text with gloves. lol complications, complications...lol).

Thanks!

Kali

(55,707 posts)
5. can you use your computer to compose then send to your phone
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 11:12 AM
Dec 2022

then forward from there? or are the messages individually personalized?

OneGrassRoot

(23,407 posts)
7. They're individually personalized...
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 11:19 AM
Dec 2022

which is why it's chaotic. I've composed longer messages in email and then copy and paste into text but it's all so cumbersome. I'm trying Messages by Google now and supposedly I can sync devices. I'll report back if it works. Most of these online texting platforms appear to be geared toward marketers and businesses. iPhone + Windows PC is, understandably, the most challenging combo of all.

Kali

(55,707 posts)
9. sorry you are having trouble
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 11:31 AM
Dec 2022

when you don't feel well, everything just gets harder anyway. I would think most people have email access on their phones? they should cut you some slack!

OneGrassRoot

(23,407 posts)
10. Yeah, I don't really understand it...
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 11:39 AM
Dec 2022

and it's people of all ages who prefer texting. I find texts overwhelming when there are so many of them, between individuals and sometimes between groups, and when I try to find info that was previously sent it is a real pain. I don't understand why others prefer it. Oh well. It could be that I'm simply more attuned to email because I'm sitting at my desktop working seemingly nonstop. lol

usonian

(13,550 posts)
6. Signal Messenger runs on everything. It is end-to-end encrypted.
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 11:15 AM
Dec 2022

You'll have to sweet-talk your friends and other contacts into using it.
For their own protection. It's free. No strings attached.

Even if users are "good guys", hackers grab everything they can.

Stuff sent to android phones is (AFAICT) fair game for Google to data-mine no matter who sent it.

OneGrassRoot

(23,407 posts)
8. That's a good point...
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 11:21 AM
Dec 2022

I didn't think about using an app that isn't part of the native messaging system on phones. That won't work given the people I'm having to text right now (short-term caregivers and providers) but for small groups of family and friends, that would be a good option. Thanks!

lpbk2713

(43,201 posts)
11. A stylus might help to send a msg on your phone while wearing gloves.
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 11:40 AM
Dec 2022


You can usually find them at the Dollar Store. Ball point pen on one end, rubber stylus on the other.

I've used one before. Works good.

hunter

(38,844 posts)
13. It used to be easy but then the spammers ruined everything.
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 12:10 PM
Dec 2022

Now the carriers all deal with the problem in their own ways.

OneGrassRoot

(23,407 posts)
14. Ah, fucking spammers.
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 12:56 PM
Dec 2022

Yeah, I remember doing it easily years ago and was surprised how hard it is now. I actually give up because it's just not going to work between iPhone and Windows PC, nothing available for free or without tons of warnings that the interface can access and erase ALL your email data. lol

canetoad

(18,079 posts)
16. I know this is not an answer to your direct question
Thu Dec 15, 2022, 02:47 PM
Dec 2022

But a bluetooth keyboard may be of assistance in sending messages from the iphone. Just don't hit Return to start a new paragraph - it sends the text!

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