Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

The first time you activate iMessage, it may take a while before the activation is completed.

Solution: Set up your tablet for iMessaging

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1. Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

1. Press Settings.
2. Press Apps.
3. Press Messages.
4. Press the indicator next to "iMessage" to turn on the function.
   If you're an Unlimited SMS customer, you need to turn off iMessage.
5. Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

To send and receive iMessages, time zone, date and time need to be correctly set on your tablet.

Solution: Set date and time

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1. Find "Date & Time"

Press Settings.

1. Press Settings.
2. Press General.
3. Press Date & Time.
4. Press the indicator next to "Set Automatically" to turn on the function.
5. Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

If you're having problems sending iMessages to a specific number, the error might be at the receiving end.

Solution: Try sending an iMessage to another number.

To send and receive iMessages, your tablet needs to be correctly set up for iMessaging.

Solution: Set up your tablet for iMessaging

Previous step

Next step

Step 1 of 5

Step 1 of 5

1. Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

1. Press Settings.
2. Press Apps.
3. Press Messages.
4. Press the indicator next to "iMessage" to turn on the function.
   If you're an Unlimited SMS customer, you need to turn off iMessage.
5. Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.