Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)

Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)

iPadOS 18

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I can't send and receive iMessages on my Apple iPad Air 11 (2024) iPadOS 18

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 5

Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

Find "Messages"

Press Apps.

Step 3 of 5

Find "Messages"

Press Messages.

Step 4 of 5

Turn on iMessage

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

Step 5 of 5

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 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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