Why wont My iPhone wont let me use iMessage?

Hello?

Go to
Settings
Messages
Check to see if iMessage is "ON"
If it is "ON" then log in with your Apple ID
IF NOT:
Enable iMessage
Enable SMS under the iMessage Settings
Log in with Apple ID
You should be able to use iMessage after this.

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