Apple’s own instant messaging app, iMessage is unique and can be used among Apple devices only.. Not anymore! You can use iMessage on Windows 10 PC as well. Want to know more about iMessage for Windows 10? We can help you. Once you have got iMessage on a computer, you can easily message everyone from the PC without lifting your iPhone up.
iMessage is known as one of the best messaging applications for iOS users. However, now the people, who own Android, can also use iMessage feature on Windows PC. There are various methods including Chrome Remote Desktop, Emulator, etc. for iMessage to work on the computer.
Features of iMessage app for Windows Computer,
- You can share pictures, videos, documents, and other file types.
- Form handwritten messages to send people.
- Enjoy unlimited features absolutely free of cost.
- Allows group chat.
- Use animation to incorporate emojis in chats.
How To Get iMessage For Windows 11/10 PC
Here are a few methods to get Apple iMessage on PC.
Method 1: Using Chrome Remote Desktop
You would require to have a Windows PC as well as Mac laptop to follow the route.
Step 1: Begin with opening Google Chrome and install Chrome Remote Desktop by selecting “Add to Chrome”. This step has to be done on both systems.
Step 2: As the message of authorization appears, accept it, and add the app.
Step 3: Launch the app on Windows PC by clicking on the icon after typing chrome://apps.
Step 4: In the same way, go to Mac and install the Chrome Remote Desktop host installer. After it is set up, relaunch the Chrome Remote Desktop extension on Mac once again.
Step 5: Enable Remote Connections button.
Step 6: Create a PIN and reconfirm it.
Step 7: The next pop-up Window has enabled iMessage for Windows 10 PC already.
Method 2: Using iOS Emulator
There are various applications in the market that allows users to enjoy the experience of different operating systems on their current device. Hence, using an iOS emulator app you can easily run a variety of iPhone applications and games on different platforms like Windows and Mac. These tools hold the potential to stimulate the entire iOS environment on your device while allowing you to test and debug iOS apps without the need for an actual iOS device
Some popular iOS emulation apps include Appetize.io., TestFlight & Corelium. For demonstration, we’ll be using the Appetize.io app to emulate iOS on Windows PC:
STEP 1 – Navigate to the official website of Appetize.io and sign up for an account. The platform offers a free plan which allows you to run apps for 100 minutes/Month.
STEP 2 – Once the account is created, you can log in to the Appetize.io web console.
STEP 3 – To run an iMessage app, you will need to upload the app’s IPA file to Appetize.io. You can do this by clicking on the “Upload” button and selecting the IPA file from your computer.
STEP 4 – After uploading the app, you will be able to run it in the browser by clicking the “Launch” button.
STEP 5 – The iOS emulator will open in a new browser window and you will be able to interact with the app just as you would do on your iPhone/iPad.
Make sure you have a good Internet connection to run the Appetize.io emulator without any lag.
Method 3: Using iPadian Emulator
Absolutely free to use, iMessage for Windows 10 computer can be linked using an iPadian emulator.
Step 1: Download iPadian emulator from the website on your Windows PC.
Step 2: Install it on PC and run the emulator. Accept all the terms and conditions to continue.
Step 3: Search for the iMessage app in the search bar. Click on the application and download it in Windows PC.
Once downloaded, Apple iMessage for PC can be used smoothly.
Method 4: Using Cloud Service ‘Cydia’
Once again, no need to jailbreak the device! For this, make sure that your PC and iOS device are connected to the same Wi-Fi.
Step 1: Download Cydia from the application store on the iOS device and on your PC.
Step 2: Once installed, open Settings > Remote Messages.
Step 3: Tap on the authentication option in the new Window and enable the application for further use.
Step 4: In the next section, you get to enter Username and Password.
Step 5: Time to open a browser on the PC, enter the IP address under enable tab and enter the colon.
Step 6: Hit the enter and as password and user details are displayed, your setup is complete.
This is how you get iMessage app for Windows PC.
How To Use iMessage On Windows ?
iMessage has been downloaded on the Windows PC finally. But if you think about how to use it now, let us tell you.
- Open the iMessage application on Windows PC.
- Visit Settings and tap on the iMessage button. Now create your Apple ID.
- Tap on the ‘Compose’ button, form a message and Send. At the same time, you can attach documents using the Attach button and send it.
Wrap-Up
iMessage for Windows 10 PC is an awesome and most awaited feature. Even though there were few hurdles to enjoy iMessage on the computer, these methods have broken down all the barriers ever required.
With that, keep following and read this:
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- A beginner’s guide to set up iMessage on Mac, iCloud, for macOS & iOS