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How to set up I message

How do I put iMessage on my phone

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on May 14, 2023 7:12 AM

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Posted on May 14, 2023 7:41 AM

Messages should already be on your iPhone. Look for this icon:


If it is not on your Home Page toolbar (bottom of window), or on any other page as you swipe right to left, you will find it in your Library page, the last page you reach when swiping. It has to be there, as I think you cannot delete it.

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May 14, 2023 7:41 AM in response to corie164

Messages should already be on your iPhone. Look for this icon:


If it is not on your Home Page toolbar (bottom of window), or on any other page as you swipe right to left, you will find it in your Library page, the last page you reach when swiping. It has to be there, as I think you cannot delete it.

How to set up I message

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