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How do I enable IMessages?

on my iPhone? Just gave me a messsage to do so I have iPhone 11 Pro Max



iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 27, 2023 9:18 AM

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Posted on Jul 1, 2024 10:12 AM

My iMessage is turned on but I still get the message that I have to turn on iMessage.

Does the person RECEIVING the iMessage have to have it turned on as well? What about non iPhone recipients?

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Jul 1, 2024 11:05 AM in response to Caseybigmama

To enable iMessages on your iPhone , follow these steps:


1. Open Settings:

Tap the Settings app on your home screen.


2. Go to Messages:

Scroll down and tap Messages.


3. Enable iMessage:

Toggle the switch next to iMessage to the on (green) position.


 


After enabling iMessage, your phone will attempt to activate

it. This might take a few minutes. You can also customize other iMessage

settings in the same menu, such as Send & Receive options, where you can

choose which phone numbers and email addresses can send and receive iMessages

on your device.


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How do I enable IMessages?

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