Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)

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I can't send and receive iMessages

Set up your tablet for iMessaging

Press Settings.

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 Messages.
2
Turn on sending of iMessages
- 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.

Did this solve your problem?

There are problems activating iMessage

Set up your tablet for iMessaging

Press Settings.

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 Messages.
2
Turn on sending of iMessages
- 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.

Did this solve your problem?

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