Apple iPad (10th Generation)

Apple iPad (10th Generation)

iPadOS 18

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Set up your Apple iPad (10th Generation) iPadOS 18 for iMessaging

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You can send iMessages to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device which supports iMessage. To set up your tablet for iMessaging, you need to activate your Apple ID.

Step 1 of 5

1. Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

1. Find "Messages"

Press Apps.

Step 3 of 5

1. Find "Messages"

Press Messages.

Step 4 of 5

2. Turn on iMessage

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

Step 5 of 5

3. 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.