Apple iPad (5th generation)

iPadOS 16.2

iPadOS 16.2 iPadOS 15.2

I can't send and receive iMessages on my Apple iPad (5th generation) iPadOS 16.2

Cause 4 of 5: 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.

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

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

Press Settings.

Press Messages.

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

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.