Apple iPad mini (6th Generation)

Apple iPad mini (6th Generation)

iPadOS 15.5
iPadOS 18 iPadOS 15.5

I can't send and receive iMessages on my Apple iPad mini (6th Generation) iPadOS 15.5

Cause 3 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 sending of iMessages

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 sending of iMessages

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.

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