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Messaging on my old ipad

I have an ipad model MD510LL/A with ios 10.3.3 (can not be updated anymore). I can not receive or send messages because is asking to input my apple id and password to be able to activate imessages. I input my id and password and it says that it is unable to contact the imessage server. How can I solve this problem?


Sent from my iPad

Posted on Dec 22, 2019 8:53 AM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2019 9:38 AM

Apple iPad fourth generation Wi-Fi.

Reboot the iPad and try again, as a starting point.

Check your network connection, and see if something is blocking a connection to Apple.

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Another (less likely) possibility:

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

Sometimes logging out of your Apple ID on the device, rebooting, and logging back in, can clear weird problems.

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Dec 22, 2019 9:38 AM in response to agustin144

Apple iPad fourth generation Wi-Fi.

Reboot the iPad and try again, as a starting point.

Check your network connection, and see if something is blocking a connection to Apple.

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Another (less likely) possibility:

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

Sometimes logging out of your Apple ID on the device, rebooting, and logging back in, can clear weird problems.

Messaging on my old ipad

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