No messages on my LTE Gear S3 Classic numbershare

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I have an LTE Gear S3 Classic using numbershare. When It's in standalone mode, i can get phone calls from my primary number, but i can't recieve or send texts! My phone has always stayed powered on. When its BT to my phone, I recieve text notifications, but cannot respond.  When on BT, I am able to send texts, but they come from the dedicated watch number. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO to make and recieve CALLS AND TEXT'S from my primary number? Here's what i'm running:

iPhone 7 Plus (iMessage is turned OFF, which is a moot point when the watch is running on standalone. Iike i said earlier, i still recieve all text notifications when on BT)

Samsung Gear S3 LTE w/ Numbershare

I've been reading up, and poeple are mentioning 'Remote Connection,' but there is no option for that on the watch, or on the Gear S app on my phone.

PLEASE HELP!

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Any info would be great!