Apple iPad Pro 10.5

iPadOS 17

iPadOS 17 iPadOS 15.2 iPadOS 14.2

I can't send and receive iMessages on my Apple iPad Pro 10.5 iPadOS 17

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.

Step 1 of 4

Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 4

Find "Messages"

Press Messages.

Step 3 of 4

Turn on iMessage

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.