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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
iPadOS 18
1 Find "Messages"
Press Settings.
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Press Apps.
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Press Messages.
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2 Turn on iMessage
Press the indicator next to "iMessage" to turn on the function.
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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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