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Apple iPad Pro 10.5

iOS 11.0
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I can't send and receive iMessages

There are problems activating iMessage
Time zone, date and time aren't correctly set on your tablet
There's an error at the receiving end
Your tablet hasn't been correctly set up for iMessaging
Your iMessage isn't written correctly

Write and send an iMessage

Press the message icon.
Press the new message icon.
Press To: and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
Press the required contact.
Press the text input field and write the required text.
Press the send icon.
You can also send pictures, video clips, audio files and different effects in your iMessage. Follow the instructions on the screen to send your iMessage with the required content.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Create new iMessage
    • Press the message icon.
    • Press the new message icon.
  • 2
    Select recipient
    • Press To: and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
    • Press the required contact.
  • 3
    Send iMessage
    • Press the text input field and write the required text.
    • Press the send icon.
    • You can also send pictures, video clips, audio files and different effects in your iMessage. Follow the instructions on the screen to send your iMessage with the required content.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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