Apple iPhone XR

Apple iPhone XR

iOS 18
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Set up your Apple iPhone XR iOS 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 phone for iMessaging, you need to activate your Apple ID.

Step 1 of 6

1. Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 6

1. Find "Messages"

Press Apps.

Step 3 of 6

1. Find "Messages"

Press Messages.

Step 4 of 6

2. Turn on iMessage

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

Step 5 of 6

3. Turn text message alternative on or off

Press the indicator next to "Send as Text Message" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on the function, your iMessages will be sent as text messages if the service is unavailable.
Step 6 of 6

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 Apps.
Press Messages.

2. Turn on iMessage

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

3. Turn text message alternative on or off

Press the indicator next to "Send as Text Message" to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on the function, your iMessages will be sent as text messages if the service is unavailable.

4. 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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