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Apple iPad
Turn iMessage On / Off

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Apple iPad
Turn iMessage On / Off

If you're troubleshooting messaging issues or simply want to change your preferences, adjusting iMessage® on your Apple® iPad® can be helpful.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Apps
    Messages
    .
  3. Tap the
    iMessage switch
    to turn on or off.
    If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage, it may take up to 24 hours to activate on your device.