Menu
homeBrowsers

The imessage feature must be enabled. How to set up and use iMessage on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Move the FaceTime enable switch to the active position

You've probably noticed that sometimes a message from a user Apple technology comes to your iPad or Mac with Email . It gets to the point of being comical: a person with whom you communicate at work, who occupies a high-ranking position in some institution, writes you an SMS warning that he will not be able to make it to the meeting on time, but messages arrive from an email like [email protected] or even worse, [email protected] . And it may be impossible to identify the sender.

Why is this happening?

Activation of iMessage occurs in two stages:

    1. You enter your Apple ID and password to log in to the Apple services system.
    2. Your phone (and we recommend activating iMessage from it for the first time) sends an SMS message to Apple servers and waits for a positive response.


Your consent to sending international SMS

The first step is for Apple to know that you want to use their iMessage service with this Apple ID. If you have agreed to the company's rules and entered your email address and password correctly, the service will be activated. At first, sending messages via the Internet became possible only with Apple ID(your email).

At the second stage, after receiving an SMS response from Apple servers(you and I don’t see this, the phone does everything “in the background”, but international sms can be tracked in detail taken from the operator cellular communications) is “linked” to your Apple ID phone number SIM card installed in the device. If everything went correctly, then messages begin to be sent correctly, using your phone number as the sender ID.


When everything is set up correctly

At the second stage, various types of errors are possible, about which your phone will not inform you, you need to monitor this yourself:

  • There may not be enough funds in the number's balance to send international SMS;
  • The cellular operator may disable the ability to send both all SMS and international ones in particular;
  • A message may be sent by your phone, but no response is received;
  • No network (must have both internet access and cellular network)

You will see the message “Waiting for activation...” under the iMessage enabled toggle switch. The first three to five minutes is normal; the phone performs a number of actions “in the background.” If this period is extended, most likely some error has occurred.


At the “Waiting for activation...” stage, it is possible to send iMessage only from the email on the right. If everything freezes at this stage, there will be problems

Consequence of error iMessage activation will be the title of this article: messages from you will come from your email, not your phone number.

How to deal with this?

If the problem is relevant to you, it should be solved step by step.

    1. Turn off iMessage for everyone your devices. On a computer this is done in the settings of the Messages program, on iOS devices in Settings -> Messages.
    2. Make sure that all devices have All operating system updates. For iMessage to work correctly, it requires Mac OS version 10.8 on computers and iOS 6 on smartphones and tablets. Update yourself. If this is not possible, then accept the absence of iMessage.
    3. Activate iMessage on your phone. To do this, open Settings -> Messages, move the toggle switch iMessage to active state and enter your Apple ID and password. IN mandatory wait until the “Waiting for activation...” message in the message settings disappears and you can install phone number in the “Send/Receive” field.


We move the toggle switch to the active state and enter a couple of Apples ID/password

    1. Go to the “Send/Receive” settings in your phone’s message settings and uncheck the boxes everyone email addresses. Leave only phone number.


The settings for all iOS devices are approximately the same; they are shown for clarity correct settings iPad

  1. Repeat steps 3–4 on all iOS devices.
  2. Turn on iMessage on your Mac. To do this, open the Messages settings and enter your Apple ID and password. In the “Your address or number for messages” field, uncheck the checkboxes opposite everyone email addresses, leave only phone number.


Enter Apple ID and password


Checking


The account is enabled


Everything is included and configured correctly

If you encounter difficulties while following this simple instruction (the phone number does not appear as a sender ID on your iPad or on your Mac, for example), it’s not a problem. You should patiently repeat the adjustment until you achieve desired result. Sometimes, after successfully activating iMessage on your phone, you need to try to activate the service on your iPod three times in a row. And on a computer it is impossible to link a phone number until you activate iMessage again on the same iPhone. There was even a case when we needed intentionally include as sender ID E-mail address on all devices, send test messages and return to their place active number phone. In rare cases, it is necessary to contact the cellular operator and remove all restrictions on receiving/sending SMS messages, and sometimes change the SIM card. The problem is that if for everyone If your iMessage settings are not brought to one common denominator, then there is no point in using this technology and it is easier to abandon it.

After reading the entire article, you may have a question: “What is all the fuss about and why is the author so persistently demanding that you turn off all email?” It's simple. Once you remove the SIM card from your phone, correct work iMessage will be broken. This happens infrequently and not in 100% of cases. But it happens. If you follow our advice, then in the worst case you you can't send iMessage and your message will be sent through the cellular operator's channels as SMS. If we ignore our experience, there is a risk of encountering the same problem that this post is dedicated to.

After such agony iMessage settings they will work perfectly and you will forget about these instructions until the moment when one of the devices has to be replaced. If you replace a device with a newer one, you may need to repeat the procedure for one or all devices. However, as iMessage exists today, the technology is much more better than that one that was a year ago.

A little unnecessary history after the fact

In the operating room Mac system OS X Lion, you could install the beta version of Apple's iMessage and start sending messages to users of Apple technology via the Internet, for free (from Macs to phones). With the release of iOS 5, iMessage officially came to the world of smartphones, players and tablets from Apple. In the Mac OS X operating system released in the summer of 2012 Mountain Lion messages have moved from beta testing to full-fledged working condition on Mac computers. And only with the update mobile iOS Before the sixth version of iMessage, it has finally become possible to use it simultaneously from laptops, tablets, smartphones and players, as the number of failures in their operation has rapidly approached zero. However, if you like this service and plan to use it, you should “play” by the rules assigned by Apple.

iMessage is another Apple messaging service that has been available to a wide range of users since the fifth version of the operating system. It is capable of helping support the exchange of SMS messages and mms - various multimedia options. Default this service to speed up the system is turned off. But it's not particularly difficult to turn on. On home page main screen you need to find settings. From there, go to the messages section. Then find the icon for this message and turn it on, turning it into an active state. Next you need to enter your account - Apple ID. Then a message will appear indicating that activation is pending. There will be several messages further. For example, the messenger may report that the operator charges a fee for sending SMS. You need to constantly press the ok button, making it clear that you have read the text of the message, are aware, agree, and so on.

Next you will receive information that messages can be sent between an iPhone and iPad, as well as an iPod. The messenger allows you to notify your contacts that their messages have been read. And set the switch if you want messages to be sent in SMS format. For example, when the service is not fully available.

The messenger makes it possible to regulate the display of the theme, the exact number of characters when the application is fully activated. And control messages in mms format – including. Next you need to launch the application in message format, click on the upper right corner, there will be an image of a piece of paper and a pen. The following window will open. You need to select the person you want to send the message to. If for some reason this person is not among your contacts, then you need to write an email in the “to” field.

You must enter text in the message field. And if you want to add a video or photo, you need to click the attach button existing investments. Dialogues, which is very convenient, are saved. You can find them directly in the message list. The blue dot marks those SMSs that have not been read by you. You can click directly on the dialogue and you will have the opportunity to either read it or continue. It’s possible to do both. The messenger differs in the labeling of messages and the color of the SMS sent. But the difference, in general, is not particularly great. Good and clear interface. Everything is thought out, from start to finish. When the person you are chatting with is typing, you will see a specific cloud with dots.

Allows you to send and receive text and multimedia messages. However, instead prime number phone, it uses your email address and only works with other Apple devices such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Mac.

Before you can start using messages to send texts, photos, videos, voice notes, locations, and contact cards, you need to set up iMessage on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

If you set up your iPhone with using iCloud, perhaps iMessage was activated along with it. If this doesn't happen, or if you ever need reactivation, read this article to the end.

If you need to create new identifier Apple, go to the website to create one. Otherwise, use your current login credentials.

1. Open "Settings" on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Click "Messages".

3. Switch "iMessage" to position "OFF" and wait for it to activate.

Afterwards, a message will appear "Waiting for activation", this phase usually lasts only a few seconds, but there are times when the activation of the application extends up to 24 hours. You may also encounter unpleasant problems.

Once iMessage is activated, you can send and receive text and multimedia messages to other Apple users!

How to Add Multiple Email Addresses to iMessage on iPhone and iPad

if you have additional addresses emails you want to associate with iMessage, whether iCloud/Me/Mac/Gmail/Yahoo or accounts Hotmail entries, they are also easy to customize.

1.Open "Settings"

2. Scroll down the menu

3. Click "Messages"

4. Then click "Sending and receiving"

5. Click « Add another email..."

6. Enter the email address you want to add, also you can start a conversation with new users.

You'll get email asking you to confirm that you have access to the email account you entered. Once you do this, you can start sending iMessages from your newly added address!

How to enable or disable message reading in iMessage for iPhone or iPad

Read messages to let your contacts see if you've viewed their iMessages.

1. Open « Settings" on your iPhone or iPad

2. Click "Messages"

3. Now turn on or off message reading depending on your preference

Turning on and off works with iOS 5, but was introduced in iOS 10 new option, allowing you to enable or disable reading in a specific case. Also, if you do not always have access to the Internet, activate the “ ” function.

This way, you can disable message reading visibility for all users and enable it for specific ones. To do this you will need.

  • Open a conversation with the user.
  • Click "Details" in the upper right corner.
  • switch to "Send message readings" and press "Ready".

How to turn message previews on or off in iMessage for iPhone and iPad

By default, iOS will show a sneak peek of your iMessage (or SMS) on the Lock screen and Home screen. However, if you prefer your notification to show only the sender's name, you can easily customize the app settings "Messages" to do this you will need:

1. Open "Settings" on your iPhone or iPad

2. Press "Notifications"

3. Tap on "Messages"

4. Move the slider " On a locked screen» to position "ON" to disable it (on older versions there may be a different inscription).

Now, if you receive an incoming text message (SMS), MMS or iMessage, only the recipients' name will be displayed on the home screen and the message content will be hidden. What to do, if ?

macOS High Sierra

Setting up to use Messages on a Mac is very similar to what you need to do on an iPhone. Opening the application for the first time will result in reuse your Apple ID that you plan to use.

1. Launch messages from a folder "Desktop" or "Applications"

2. Enter your email address and Apple password ID. If you are using two-step or two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, enter your verification code.

3. Click "Messages" on the menu bar and select "Settings"

4. Go to the tab "Accounts"

5. Select the phone number and email addresses you want to access.

6. Choose what phone number or email address people will see when you start a new conversation.

Once you set up your account, you'll be able to send and receive iMessages from your iPhone and Mac.

How to Set Up Messages in iCloud for macOS High Sierra

Messages in iCloud keeps your messages in sync between your Mac and your iOS devices, and also allow you to download your messages when setting up a new device.

You will need to sync your iPhone and Mac through your account. Be sure to register both devices under the same email address to make this process as easy as possible - this means you'll be using the same Apple ID for both.

1. Open « iMessage"

2. Click "Messages" in the menu bar

3. Click "Settings"

4. Go to the tab "Accounts"

5. Click on your account "iMessage"

6. Check the box "Enable Messages in iCloud"

7. Click the button "Sync Now"

In this simple way, device synchronization is enabled, but there is one caveat - iOS 11 or higher must be installed on the iPhone or iPad.

You'll need to make sure that iCloud Messages is enabled in iOS 11 so that it can sync messages between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

1. Open "Settings"

2. Tap "Apple ID"

3. Click "iCloud"

4. Make sure the slider next to the message is in the position "ON".

5. Afterwards, return to "Settings".

6. Click " Messages».

7. Click " Sync now" to instantly sync your messages to iCloud.

How to send more than just text in iMessage?

Apple recently expanded its messaging capabilities by adding the ability to send more than just text in a message. In the Messages app, if you tap a heart with two fingers, you can now draw a message to a friend. It's really cool way express your feelings by drawing a heart or your disappointment by drawing a frowning face.

You can also press "A" button to send animated gifs, music or other stickers you purchased through App Store. The #images section contains animated GIFs that come with the iPad. There are enough options there that you can express almost any emotion.

Allows you to send messages to various devices Apple, and completely free. This is very convenient because it bypasses mobile tariffs. But what if you want to forward a text message? The displayed form does not provide such an option. Let's consider how to send SMS, notiMessage.

Forwarding SMS rather than iMessage

The main option is to do long tap in the text field and select the appropriate item. This is the easiest way to send regular SMS, and not free through the service. But there is another way, which is done from the device parameters.

Go to iOS settings, section "Messages". Here you will find the option “Send as SMS”. All that remains is to activate it, and then reboot. But keep in mind that now all SMS will be paid until you disable the corresponding option.

In some cases, you will need to unbind and re-bind toApple IDto regain access to free text communication.

What's the difference between iMessage and SMS

Everything is clear with the settings, and now let’s briefly talk about how iMessage differs from SMS. In the second case, the person responsible for sending the message is mobile operator. And the fee is charged from the SIM card balance in accordance with the selected tariff. Or their number decreases if such a plan is connected.

Developers of products for Apple devices always strive to somehow improve and make it easier for users to operate their branded gadgets. This gives rise to various useful applications and options. For example, iMessage. How to enable this option? What it is? Why is it necessary and is it necessary at all? There are answers to all these questions.

What it is

Before you enable iMessage, you need to understand what this application actually is. First of all, this is a useful option that allows owners of Apple equipment to communicate with each other free of charge. Any user iPod new generation can send to the interlocutor text messages, photographs, videos. Naturally, the application only works in the “home” company - Apple. Any other company simply does not have the ability to connect to the iMessage conversation. How to enable this application? More on this a little later.

What does it work for?

So why is it shareware? Because nothing is completely free. Here the price of the issue is limited by the requests of the Internet provider. Yes, yes, the application works exclusively on the Internet, without being tied to a specific telecom operator. Simply put, a SIM card is not needed at all. Internet connection only. The convention is hidden in this: you also have to pay for the Network. Well or not, if we're talking about about the "free" Wi-Fi in in public places. And it becomes free more and more often and in many places. Therefore, the appearance of such an application has become a real lifesaver for users.

Activation

Many have already appreciated all the delights of such a useful application as iMessage. How to enable it on your device? Nothing could be simpler! You need to go to "Settings", in the "Messages" section. On the right side menu iMessage will be written. How to enable this option? You just need to drag the toggle switch sideways so that it changes color to green. All! The application is activated, you can customize it for yourself. Attention! To activate, you must have an Internet connection (any connection: at least 3G, at least Wi-Fi). That's it, after that you can use the application anytime and anywhere. The latter is especially relevant. Especially for those who travel a lot.

iPhone 5

Before you enable iMessage on iPhone 5, it's worth learning more about both. Useful application became available to users after the release of the operating system mobile system iOS 5. Before this, the option simply did not exist! This is a note for those who are just planning to purchase an iPhone, saving on the model. It’s worth remembering right away: outdated versions they simply lose support for the company as it develops and introduces more and more useful options, many of which simply can’t handle old gadgets anymore. iPhone 5, by the way, became the first of the Apple family to have the option free messages became available. And it created a sensation! Although at first there were some noticeable shortcomings when working with telecom operators. For example, when changing a SIM card, some internal settings, after which the application stopped working. But in the end, the developers worked out all their shortcomings, after which the function began to work like clockwork: without failures, glitches, or lags.

What are the advantages

The biggest advantage is that it is free! Gadget owners have been using tariffs for a long time mobile communications With unlimited internet, and “free” Wi-Fi appears more and more often. So why pay for SMS and MMS when you can send whatever your heart desires to your loved ones for free. And it doesn’t matter how far you are from each other. Yes, there are many other commercial and free applications with the same option, but here it is iMessage that differs favorably (how to enable it is already described above). First of all, you don't even need a phone number. Only an individual number - Apple ID - and an email address, which is automatically associated with the device upon activation. Secondly, when sending messages from an iPhone, there is no need to go into the application. It automatically determines who and how to send it, of course, in some way a “rebellion”, because the user, in theory, should decide how to manage his messages. But the innovation is really useful, and even allows you to save money.

How it works

Before you enable iMessage on iPhone, you need to thoroughly understand everything. The user types a message and selects the sender. That's it, the operating system decides for him. If the recipient has iMessage, the message is sent via a special channel - quickly and free of charge. If not, then the sending takes place from a SIM card for money. Everything is as simple as possible! With iPads, which don't have Cercullar, things are even easier. Messages are sent immediately via the iMessage channel. But only for those who also have this application. You cannot send messages to Android, Windows and other operating systems!

Customize settings

Before you enable iMessage, it's worth learning how to set it up. Not much is allowed to the user. But what we have is also quite enough! First of all, a reading report. The sender himself decides whether the interlocutor should see whether his message has been read or not. Secondly, the user can block some contacts. Those, for example, that for some reason are unpleasant to him. Thirdly, you can set the storage period for messages. For example, indefinitely. They don't take up much space, but they can contain enough important information. Fourthly, you can set a time limit on video and audio. For example, 2 minutes. This is enough to write down a voice message or send a short video greeting. By the way, for sending video recordings and video chat there is a separate free system application, which has worked well.

Mas

Naturally, Apple company I couldn’t ignore my computer users! They also have access to iMessage! First you need to update operating system to OS X Mountain Lion. Only starting from this version the mentioned function with messages is available. How to enable iMessage on Mac? Yes, just launch the application from your desktop, specifying your Apple ID. And here comes the most important advantage of this program! You can start a dialogue on one device (for example, an iPhone), and continue on another (for example, a Mac). Required condition one thing - all gadgets must be tied to one individual number! That's it, no SIM cards, no money, no limits.