Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

iPadOS 17
iPadOS 18 iPadOS 17

I can't send and receive iMessages on my Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2) iPadOS 17

Cause 4 of 4: Your tablet hasn't been correctly set up for iMessaging

To send and receive iMessages, your tablet needs to be correctly set up for iMessaging.

Solution: Set up your tablet for iMessaging.

Step 1 of 4

Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 4

Find "Messages"

Press Messages.

Step 3 of 4

Turn on iMessage

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

Step 4 of 4

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Messages"

Press Settings.
Press Messages.

2 Turn on iMessage

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

3 Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

Did this solve the problem?

Yes - All solved No - Go to next cause

Get information on...

Or select...

Another device

Are you ready to upgrade your device? Check out our latest mobile phones