Apple iPhone 5c

Apple iPhone 5c

iOS 9.0

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Set up your Apple iPhone 5c iOS 9.0 for iMessaging

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You can send iMessages to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device which supports iMessage. To set up your phone for iMessaging, you need to activate your Apple ID.

Step 1 of 5

1. Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

1. Find "Messages"

Press Messages.

Step 3 of 5

2. Turn on sending of iMessages

Press the indicator next to "iMessage" to turn on the function.

Step 4 of 5

3. Turn text message alternative on or off

Press the indicator next to "Send as SMS" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on the function, iMessages will be sent as text messages if the service is unavailable.

Step 5 of 5

4. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Messages"

Press Settings.

Press Messages.

2. Turn on sending of iMessages

Press the indicator next to "iMessage" to turn on the function.

3. Turn text message alternative on or off

Press the indicator next to "Send as SMS" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on the function, iMessages will be sent as text messages if the service is unavailable.

4. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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