If iMessage is turned off on your device, and you want to activate it so you can send and receive messages with this service, then keep reading.
Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to enable iMessage on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro running iOS 18 or later.
Once iMessage has been activated, you will be able to send messages, photos, videos, documents, and more using the Messages app with family and friends who also own an Apple device.
Turn on iMessage
- Launch Settings and go to Apps.
- Find and tap on the Messages option.
- Turn on the toggle for iMessage.
As soon as you turn on this toggle, iMessage will get activated. You will also see waiting for activation text after which iOS will fetch your iMessage addresses.
After enabling iMessage like this you can start sending and receiving iMessages through the Messages app.
Getting activation errors on iMessage? Try these fixes.
You can follow this guide to turn off iMessage read receipts.
