Apple iPad (8th Generation)

Apple iPad (8th Generation)

iPadOS 17

Set up your Apple iPad (8th Generation) iPadOS 17 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 4

1. Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 4

1. Find "Messages"

Press Messages.

Step 3 of 4

2. Turn on iMessage

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

Step 4 of 4

3. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Messages"

Press Settings.
Press Messages.

2. Turn on iMessage

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

3. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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