Solution 1 of 4: There are problems activating iMessages
You can send iMessages to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device which supports iMessage. To set up your tablet for iMessaging, you need to activate your Apple ID.
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Press Settings.
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Press Messages.
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Press the indicator next to "iMessage" to turn on the function.
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Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.