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Setting up my mobile phone for SMS/iMessage
Want to select settings for SMS and iMessage? Follow these easy instructions.
List view
1. Find "Messages"
Tap Settings.
Tap Messages.
2. Select option
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.
Turn read reply on or off, go to 2b.
Turn SMS alternative on or off, go to 2c.
Enter email address, go to 2d.
3. 2a - Turn iMessages on or off
Tap the indicator next to iMessage.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
4. 2b - Turn read reply on or off
Tap the indicator next to Send Read Receipts.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
If you turn on read reply, the sender is notified when you've read an iMessage.
5. 2c - Turn SMS alternative on or off
Tap the indicator next to Send as SMS.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
If you turn on Send as SMS, iMessages will be sent as regular SMSes if the service is unavailable.
6. 2d - Enter email address
Tap Send & Receive.
You can key in an email address which others can send iMessages to.
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
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.
Tap Use your Apple ID for iMessage.
You can key in an email address which others can send iMessages to.
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
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....
Tap Add Another Email....
You can key in an email address which others can send iMessages to.
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
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.
You can key in an email address which others can send iMessages to.
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
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.
You can key in an email address which others can send iMessages to.
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
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
7. Exit
Tap the Home key to return to standby mode.
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.
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