how to register with iMessage?

If that is the case, then sendd your messages an SMS through your normal provider - then you will be able to send messages to everyone on any platform.

also if you cant get the messaging app to work just download text plus its much esier to use

When I try to register with IMessage it all works but the last bit it says verification not completed

ichat is different than imessage

Did you ever get a response to your question about how to register a number in your contacts with imessage? If so, could you let me know?

How to register contacts with iMessage on ipad4

where is setting>messages. I can't find it in systme prefs

When you open the Settings, scroll down a little bit. It is in the 4th group of settings.

do you mean system prefeerences?

I'm sorry, I assumed you where using an iPad. What system are you on?

This worked for me. Thank you!

I also have an older iPod 4th gen. and an OSX 10.9.1 Macmini. Settings and preferences look different form my new iPhone.

10.8.5 on my mac

Go to the apple store and get text plus, problem solved

Just received a message in iMessage from someone who does not have an Apple ID(A Windows device). So how does that work if you have to have an Apple ID to use iMessage?

You can send SMS messages from any phone to an iPhone.