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Apple iPad Air (2022)
iPadOS 16.2
1. Find "Messages"
Press Settings.
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Press Messages.
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2. Turn on sending of iMessages
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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