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Setting up my mobile phone for SMS/iMessage
Want to select settings for SMS and iMessage? Follow these easy instructions.
Tap Settings.
Tap Messages.


Turn iMessages on or off, go to 2a.
Turn read reply on or off, go to 2b.
Turn SMS alternative on or off, go to 2c.
Enter email address, go to 2d.
Tap the indicator next to iMessage.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
Tap the indicator next to Send Read Receipts.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
Tap the indicator next to Send as SMS.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
Tap Send & Receive.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can log on. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
If you've not yet logged on with your Apple ID:
Tap Use your Apple ID for iMessage.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can log on. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Follow the instructions on the display to log on.
Tap Add Another Email....
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can log on. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Key in the required email address and tap return.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can log on. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Tap Messages to go back to the settings.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can log on. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Tap the Home key to return to standby mode.