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How to
Set up your tablet for iMessaging
You can send iMessages to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device that supports iMessage. Before you can set up your tablet for iMessaging, you need to activate your Apple ID.
List view
Find "Messages"
Tap Settings.
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Tap Messages.
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Turn on sending of iMessages
Tap the indicator next to "iMessage" to turn on the function.
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Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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Tap Settings.
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Tap Messages.
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Tap the indicator next to "iMessage" to turn on the function.
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Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.