Apple iPad Pro 11 (2022)

iPadOS 16.3

iPadOS 17 iPadOS 16.3

I can't send and receive iMessages on my Apple iPad Pro 11 (2022) iPadOS 16.3

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

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

Press Settings.

Press Messages.

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

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.