Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018)

iPadOS 17

iPadOS 17 iPadOS 16.1 iOS 15.0

I can't send and receive iMessages on my Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) iPadOS 17

Cause 1 of 4: Time zone, date and time aren't correctly set on your tablet

To send and receive iMessages, time zone, date and time need to be correctly set on your tablet.

Solution: Set time zone, date and time.

Step 1 of 5

Find "Date & Time"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

Find "Date & Time"

Press General.

Step 3 of 5

Find "Date & Time"

Press Date & Time.

Step 4 of 5

Turn on automatic update of time zone, time and date.

Press the indicator next to "Set Automatically" to turn on the function.

Step 5 of 5

Return to the home screen

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

1 Find "Date & Time"

Press Settings.

Press General.

Press Date & Time.

2 Turn on automatic update of time zone, time and date.

Press the indicator next to "Set Automatically" 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.