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iMessage needs action after iPad 8th gen update?

I just updated my iPad 8 gen and now it says iMessage needs to be enabled.dose anybody know how to do that?

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Posted on Feb 13, 2026 2:45 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2026 3:08 PM

Settings > Apps > Messages > iMessage - set to ON

Additional information can be found within the iPad User Guide. Here is a direct link to the relevant section of the Guide:

Set up Messages on iPad - Apple Support

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Feb 13, 2026 3:08 PM in response to Fmc451

Settings > Apps > Messages > iMessage - set to ON

Additional information can be found within the iPad User Guide. Here is a direct link to the relevant section of the Guide:

Set up Messages on iPad - Apple Support

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