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Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)

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Set up your tablet for iMessaging

You can send iMessages to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device which supports iMessages. To set up your tablet for iMessaging, you need to activate your Apple ID.

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