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Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)

iPadOS 16.1
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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 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.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.