iPad 3 iMessenger. Every contact it says "not registered". confused. please help.

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iPad 3 iMessenger. Every contact it says "not registered". confused. please help.

Each time I try to send a message to a contact with an iPad, iMessenger tells me that it is not "registered". Does this mean that I have an incorrect email address please? I enter the contact, proceed to type a message and the "send button" fades. When I go back to the contact address, it produces a red exclamation mark with the "not registered" message. I would value some help please. thanks. I have updated to the latest iOS.

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Dec 6, 2012 11:52 AM

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Dec 6, 2012 11:59 AM in response to kick68

The person you trying to send the message to needs to be registerd with imessage.

about messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529

Troubleshooting messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755

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Dec 6, 2012 12:04 PM in response to kick68

GrumpyGator said it in his post but just to make it totally clear...

The user that you want to Message with must be registered to use the Messages app on their own device. If they are not registered and do not have Messages set up on their device - you cannot contact them.

Messages only works with other iOS devices. You cannot Mesage with someone that has an Andriod phone ... iPhones, iPod Touch and iPads only ... And Macs running Mountain Lion can also use the messages app.

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Dec 6, 2012 12:19 PM in response to Demo

Huge thanks to you. I am most grateful for your putting me right. Thanks again, it is most appreciated.

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kick68 Author

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Dec 6, 2012 2:16 PM in response to kick68

Hi, I have now FINALLY found my son's new email address and all is now well. iMessages working perfectly. You are a genius. Thank you so very much. Best wishes.

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