Apple iPad (9th Generation)

Apple iPad (9th Generation)

iPadOS 18
iPadOS 18 iPadOS 15.2

Set up your Apple iPad (9th Generation) iPadOS 18 for iMessaging

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You can send iMessages to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device which supports iMessage. To set up your tablet for iMessaging, you need to activate your Apple ID.

Step 1 of 5

1. Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

1. Find "Messages"

Press Apps.

Step 3 of 5

1. Find "Messages"

Press Messages.

Step 4 of 5

2. Turn on iMessage

Press the indicator next to "iMessage" to turn on the function.

Step 5 of 5

3. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Messages"

Press Settings.
Press Apps.
Press Messages.

2. Turn on iMessage

Press the indicator next to "iMessage" 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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