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How can I text from a Windows PC after switching from iPhone to Android?

You can use Google Messages for web to send and receive texts from a Windows browser while using Google Messages on your Android phone. This replaces part of the convenience of iMessage on a Mac, but it is a separate service.

What to do

  1. Set up Google Messages as your Android phone’s texting app and make sure it is up to date.
  2. On the phone, open Google Messages > account menu > Device pairing.
  3. On your Windows PC, open https://messages.google.com/web and follow the on-screen pairing instructions, usually using your Google Account and a matching emoji confirmation.
  4. Keep the phone connected to the internet while using Messages for web.

Limits and compatibility notes

Check this before relying on the answer Do not require QR-code pairing: Google states this older route is no longer available in the US. Carrier SMS/MMS charges may apply, and the phone and computer need internet connectivity.

Further help

These official help pages are starting points, not confirmation for every phone or claim above. Check the guidance for your exact device and software version.

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