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Apple iPad Pro 9.7

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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

Set date and time

Press Settings.
Press General.
Press Date & Time.
Press the indicator next to
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Date & Time"
    • Press Settings.
    • Press General.
    • Press Date & Time.
  • 2
    Turn on automatic update of time zone, time and date
    • Press the indicator next to "Set Automatically" to turn on the function.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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There's an error at the receiving end
Your tablet hasn't been correctly set up for iMessaging
Your iMessage isn't written correctly